The Wild Child

In 1798, a young boy who cannot speak, read or write is found living alone in a forest in France. Determined to integrate the child into society, Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) takes him under his wing, gives him a name, and attempts to teach him how to communicate. Based on a true story, François Truffaut’s moving tale of care, education, and connection boasts stunning black-and-white cinematography by Néstor Almendros (The Story of Adele H.) and a touching central performance by the director himself, in his first credited role in a feature film.

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES

• High-Definition digital transfer
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Archival on-set interview with François Truffaut (1970, 4 mins)
• Archival television interview with François Truffaut and author Lucien Malson (1969, 10 mins)
• New interview with critic and author Ginette Vincendeau (2025, 19 mins)
• Trailer
• Newly improved English subtitle translation
• Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original promotional materials
• Limited edition booklet featuring archival writing by Truffaut and Almendros and new writing by Adam Scovell
  
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

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Year: 1970
Country: France
Cert: U
Format: Blu-ray
Region: B
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EAN: 5060974683055
Release date: 26/01/26

Press:

"Decades after its release, The Wild Child remains startling for its humane clarity, for Nestor Almendros's brilliant black-and-white photography, and for the sense that Truffaut is achieving filmmaking mastery on a very small scale" - The Boston Globe