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The Wild Child
In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.
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The Wild Child
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 26, 1970
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
71%
Original Title
L'Enfant sauvage
Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Director
François Truffaut
Description
In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.
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