description The Wild Child Overview
The Wild Child recounts the story of Victor of Aveyron, a young man raised in isolation during the late 1700s. Based on documented events, the film portrays his unusual upbringing and subsequent introduction to society after spending nearly a decade without human interaction. It was directed by François Truffaut and co-written by him as well.
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info The Wild Child Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1970 |
help The Wild Child FAQ
Who is Victor in The Wild Child?
Victor is based on Victor of Aveyron, a feral child found in France around the turn of the 19th century. Francois Truffaut's film follows attempts to educate and socialize him.
Who does Francois Truffaut play in The Wild Child?
Truffaut directs the film and also plays Dr. Jean Itard, the physician who studies and teaches Victor. Jean-Pierre Cargol plays Victor.
Is The Wild Child a documentary or a drama?
It is a dramatized feature film, not a documentary. The 1970 black-and-white film is based on documented historical accounts of Victor of Aveyron and Dr. Itard's work.
Why is The Wild Child important in Truffaut's filmography?
It shows Truffaut's interest in childhood, education, and social formation, themes also visible in The 400 Blows. Its restrained style is very different from the flashier New Wave energy of some of his earlier films.
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