The Wild Child
1970
The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
Director:
François Truffaut
Writers:
François Truffaut, Jean Gruault, Jean Itard
Awards:
5 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
François Truffaut
Country:
France
