I Will Walk Like a Crazy Horse 1973

After the death of his mother, the epileptic Aden Rey [George Shannon] flees to the desert to escape police questioning, as authorities suspect him of causing the tragedy. There he meets Marvel [Hachemi Marzouk], a wild yet noble figure who can speak with and command the natural world. Their meeting begins a journey that arcs between the call of the wild and the lure of civilization, testing both their loyalties and their sense of belonging.

Together, they travel toward civilization, and Aden brings Marvel back to experience the modern world. When they reach Pairs, Aden introduces Marvel to the city’s modern marvels, yet Marvel remains largely unmoved by urban brightness. The film underscores how Marvel’s eyes — and Aden’s too — see different kinds of wonder. In a striking moment, Marvel is tricked into joining the circus, where he dances and, during a performance, releases a lion from its cage into the audience, creating a tense, dangerous spectacle that exposes the unpredictability of Marvel’s nature.

Meanwhile, Aden’s memories come in flashbacks, revealing a childhood shaped by a domineering, abusive mother who offered him no contact with the outside world. These flashes illuminate the pull between fear and curiosity that drive Aden’s choices in the present. As their bond grows, Aden tries to persuade Marvel that civilization has benefits worth seeking, even as Marvel seems to resist that idea. Throughout their voyage, the police continue their relentless pursuit of Aden, casting a constant shadow over their fragile companionship and shaping the odds they must face ahead.