Francois Truffaut wrote, directed and stars in a factual story of a savage boy (Jean-Pierre Cargol) found in late 18th-century France. Pinel: Jean Daste. Mme. Guerin: Francoise Seigner. Remy: Paul ...

This is a lucid, penetrating detailing of a young doctor's attempt to civilize a retarded boy found living in the woods in Southern France in the 18th century. Though based on a true case [Jean ...