The Wild Child

Release Date: 1970-02-26

Rating: ⭐ 7.1/10 (291 votes)

Genres: Drama, History

Overview: 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.

Production: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés