Custody

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Original title: Jusqu'à la garde
Year: 2017
Running time: 93 min.
Country: France
Director: Xavier Legrand
Screenwriter: Xavier Legrand
Cinematography: Nathalie Durand
Cast: Léa Drucker, Denis Menochet, Thomas Gioria, Mathilde Auneveux, Saadia Bentaïeb, Jean-Marie Winling, Martine Vandeville, Florence Janas, Jenny Bellay
Producer: K.G. Productions
Genre: Drama | Family Relationships
Synopsis / Plot: Myriam and Antoine Besson have divorced, and Myriam seeks sole custody of their son Julien to protect him from a father she claims is violent. Antoine pleads his case as a scorned Dad and the appointed judge rules in favor of joint custody. Held hostage to the escalating conflict between his parents, Julien is pushed to the edge to prevent the worst from happening.

Awards: 2017: Venice Film Festival: Best First Work & Best Director

2017: San Sebastian Film Festival: Audience Award for European Best Film.

Critics' reviews

"Confidently assembled and acted with impressive precision, this striking debut feature finally doesn’t fully convince psychologically but is nonetheless a more than solid calling card for Legrand."

Boyd van Hoeij: The Hollywood Reporter
"Legrand’s achievement (...) is that he’s managed to cut to the marrow of the situation while remaining keenly sensitive to how such things play out in the real world."

Peter Debruge: Variety
"[A] striking drama (...) Legrand coaxes a heartbreaking turn from Gloria (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Phil de Semlyen: Time Out
"The mix is jarring, as intended, and this wrenching, heart-stopping film illustrates domestic violence and obsession in a way that makes the fear real."

Fionnuala Halligan: Screendaily
"The performances are frighteningly good (...) It has the shock and swipe of real life (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Peter Bradshaw: The Guardian
"'Custody' remains a singular debut for a director who looks as if he’s capable of much more (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"

Donald Clarke: Irish Times

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