The Wild Child (1970)

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.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after The Wild Child

• Pierrot le Fou (1965) — Two steps away in the credits
• Small Change (1976) — Same feel: reflective, dramatic
• Contempt (1963) — Same feel: reflective, dramatic
• Bed & Board (1970) — François Truffaut directed both
• Fahrenheit 451 (1966) — François Truffaut directed both
• Secret (2007) — Claude Miller worked on both