# The Wild Child (1970)

> A compassionate historical drama follows a French doctor’s determined attempt to educate a feral child and discover the human potential beneath his silence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1073

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: François Truffaut
- Cast: Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, Claude Miller, Paul Villé, Nathan Miller
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064285/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: compassionate, austere, observational, quiet afternoon, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A touching story of transformation and the power of education unfolds in the wilds of France.

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