In a French forest circa 1798, a child–who cannot walk, speak, read or write–is found. A doctor becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.





François Truffaut
Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner
Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel
Annie Miller
Madame Lemeri

Claude Miller
Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé
Remy
Nathan Miller
Baby Lemeri