The Wild Boys
Les Garçons sauvages
Synopsis
Island of La Réunion, in the beginning of the 20th century. Five teenagers commit a savage crime. As punishment, a Dutch captain takes them to a supernatural island with luxuriant vegetation and bewitching powers.
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US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-24
Top Cast
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Pauline Lorillard
Romuald
Vimala Pons
Jean-Louis
Diane Rouxel
Hubert
Anaël Snoek
Tanguy / Narrator (voice)
Mathilde Warnier
Sloane
Sam Louwyck
The Captain
Elina Löwensohn
Doctor Séverin(e)
Nathalie Richard
Literature Teacher
Christophe Bier
Prosecutor
Margaux Fabre
Octavio
Lola Créton
Narrator (voice)
Coralie Ever Noel
The Captain's Daughter
Stéphane Thomas
Tanguy's Mother
Alex Gador
Servant
Olivier Appollodorus
Parent #1
Patrick Fary-Olax
Parent #2
Emmanuel Genvrin
Parent #3
Mirella Hoareau
Parent #4
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Mandico
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Mandico
- Original Score
- Pierre Desprats, Hekla Magnúsdóttir
- Original Title
- Les Garçons sauvages
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Ecce Films, Le Fresnoy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Mandico
Bertrand Mandico, William S. Burroughs
Pierre Desprats, Hekla Magnúsdóttir
Pascale Granel
Laure Saint-Marc
Mathilde Delaunay, Emmanuel Chaumet
Department Leadership Roster
Astrid Tonnelier
Production Design
Bertrand Mandico
Director
Bertrand Mandico
Screenplay
Laure Saint-Marc
Editor
Pierre Desprats
Original Music Composer
Emmanuel Chaumet
Producer
Pascale Granel
Director of Photography
Hekla Magnúsdóttir
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Boys
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What is The Wild Boys about?
Island of La Réunion, in the beginning of the 20th century. Five teenagers commit a savage crime. As punishment, a Dutch captain takes them to a supernatural island with luxuriant vegetation and bewitching powers.
Who directed The Wild Boys?
The Wild Boys was directed by Bertrand Mandico.
Who stars in The Wild Boys?
The principal cast of The Wild Boys includes Pauline Lorillard, Vimala Pons, Diane Rouxel, Anaël Snoek, Mathilde Warnier.
When was The Wild Boys released and how long is it?
The Wild Boys was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Boys was composed by Pierre Desprats, Hekla Magnúsdóttir.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Boys?
The Wild Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).