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The Wild Boys

The Wild Boys

20176.51h 51mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by Bertrand Mandico
Written by Bertrand Mandico, William S. Burroughs
Produced by Emmanuel Chaumet
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Top Cast

Pauline Lorillard

Pauline Lorillard

Romuald

Vimala Pons

Vimala Pons

Jean-Louis

Diane Rouxel

Diane Rouxel

Hubert

Anaël Snoek

Anaël Snoek

Tanguy / Narrator (voice)

Mathilde Warnier

Mathilde Warnier

Sloane

Sam Louwyck

Sam Louwyck

The Captain

Elina Löwensohn

Elina Löwensohn

Doctor Séverin(e)

Nathalie Richard

Nathalie Richard

Literature Teacher

C

Christophe Bier

Prosecutor

Margaux Fabre

Margaux Fabre

Octavio

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Themes & Keywords

shipwreckyouth gangisolated islandmysterious landsmagic land

About The Wild Boys

The Wild Boys is a drama, adventure, fantasy film released in 2017 exploring themes of shipwreck, youth gang, isolated island, mysterious lands, magic land. Directed by Bertrand Mandico, it stars Pauline Lorillard, Vimala Pons, Diane Rouxel. 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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