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- BFI identifier28740
- Date1969 (Copyright)
- Production countryFrance
- Production company
- SynopsisBased on a true story of a "wild child" found in forests in the late 18th century, relates the efforts of a behavioural scientist, Jean Itard, to "civilise" the child. The scientist's journals are used in voice-over. (Synopsis) Describes the work accomplished by a French doctor, at the beginning of last century, who rehabilitated a "wolf-boy", abandoned by his parents in the forest of Auvergne at the time of the Revolution. Music: Concerto for Mandolin & flute by Vivaldi. (Synopsis)
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- Subject
- CreditsDirector: François Truffaut
©: Les Films du Carrosse
Production Company: Les Films du Carrosse
view all - CastJean-Pierre Cargol (Victor, the boy)
Françoise Seigner (Madame Guérin)
François Truffaut (Dr Jean Itard)
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Title
L' Enfant sauvage (Original)
The Wild Child (Alternative)
The Wild Boy (Alternative)
Category
Fiction- Collections
- Film / Video
35mm BW Positive - CTA - Mute - Master
35mm BW Positive - CTA - Combined - Master
35mm BW Positive - Safety - Combined - Status pending
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Work - 28740 - 1969 (Copyright)
France - Film - Fiction
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