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Kaspar Hauser

Kaspar Hauser, believed to be the son of the Duke of Baden, was the victim of a mysterious baby switch, with his real identity being replaced by a deceased infant at just one year old. He was subsequently raised in isolation, devoid of light, social interaction, and education, leading to a life o...

Kaspar Hauser, born to the Duke of Baden, was replaced by a dead infant at the age of one. He spent over a decade in isolation, without light, social interaction, or education, until he reappeared as a teenager. Initially, he struggled to learn language and basic skills. Unbeknownst to him, he was actually well-educated before his true identity was discovered, only to meet a tragic end.

Info about Kaspar Hauser

Studio(s): ARTE, LFA

Originally Released: United States, Sep 11, 1993

Production Countries: Austria, Germany, Sweden

Genres:Drama, History, Mystery