The Wild Child

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jean-Pierre Cargol Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté Professor Philippe Pinel

Annie Miller Madame Lemeri