In a French forest in 1798, a child is found who cannot walk, speak, read or write. A doctor becomes interested in the child and patiently attempts to civilize him.
Truffaut had always felt a strong connection to children, especially outcasts and young people who reject the traditions of society, and frequently used this theme in films such as "The 400 Blows" and "Small Change". In 1962, Truffaut had wanted to make a film based on the play "The Miracle Worker", however Arthur Penn had already obtained the rights and made a film later that year.
This may not be Helen Keller, but it does work out to be one of Truffaut's better films, and one that general audiences can appreciate. I love the use of black and white, which gives it almost a documentary feel.
Truffaut had always felt a strong connection to children, especially outcasts and young people who reject the traditions of society, and frequently used this theme in films such as "The 400 Blows" and "Small Change". In 1962, Truffaut had wanted to make a film based on the play "The Miracle Worker", however Arthur Penn had already obtained the rights and made a film later that year.
This may not be Helen Keller, but it does work out to be one of Truffaut's better films, and one that general audiences can appreciate. I love the use of black and white, which gives it almost a documentary feel.