In 1798, a young boy who cannot speak, read or write is found living alone in a forest in France. Determined to integrate the child into society, Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) takes him under his wing, gives him a name, and attempts to teach him how to communicate. Based on a true story, François Truffaut's moving tale of care, education, and connection boasts stunning black-and-white cinematography by Néstor Almendros (The Story of Adele H.) and a touching central performance by the director himself, in his first credited role in a feature film.

Product details

Actor	Jean Dasté, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean-Pierre Cargol
Director	François Truffaut
Director of movie camera	Nestor Almendros
Screenplay	François Truffaut, Jean Gruault

Content	DVD
FSK / age rating	from age 12
Publication date	24.07.2001
Genre	Adventure Drama

EAN	0027616864499
Length	85 minutes
Audio	French
Subtitles	English, French, Spanish
Screen	1.66:1
Year of production	1970
Original title	L’enfant sauvage
Region code	1
Version	US Version

Customer reviews

Humanes Werk von Truffaut

Written on 24. May 2004 by Rodion.

This customer review refers to a alternative version.

Sehr eindrucksvoller Film. Ein Arzt der unerschüterlich an die Entwicklungsfähigkeit Victors glaubt, trotz dem belächeln seiner Fachkollegen. Fast Dokumentarisch und akribisch erzählt der Film von den Bemühungen des Arztes den Wolfsjungen gesellschaftsfähig zu machen.

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