Custody

Drama/Thriller, France 2018

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Miriam is stunned when the court grants her erratic ex-husband Antoine visitation rights to their son Julien. From now on, the 11-year-old is to spend every other weekend with his father. The visits to Antoine become an ordeal for Julien. While Miriam waits at home, worried sick, Julien does everything he can not to provoke his father, who is trying to get closer. But is Antoine really a powder keg? With its menacing intensity, Xavier Legrand's poignant relationship thriller completely captivates the viewer. The feature film debut of the Oscar-nominated® director impresses with the terrific performances of its lead actors Léa Drucker, Denis Ménochet and, above all, up-and-coming talent Thomas Gioria, who lends his character a touching vulnerability. The worldwide festival success won numerous film awards, including the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice International Film Festival.
91 min
SD
FSK 16
Audio language:
FrenchGerman
Subtitles:
German

Awards

Venice International Film Festival Silver Lion "Luigi De Laurentiis Award" Bestes Erstlingswerk Best director
Filmfestival Molodist 2018 FIPRESCI-Award Best Film
Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián Audience Award

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Director:

Xavier Legrand

Cast:

Thomas Gioria (Julien Besson)

Mathilde Auneveux (Joséphine Besson)

Léa Drucker (Miriam Besson)

Denis Ménochet (Antoine Besson)

Mathieu Saikaly (Samuel)

Florence Janas (Sylvia)

Saadia Bentaïeb (Judge)

Sophie Pincemaille (Lawyer Davigny)

Original title:

Jusqu'à la garde

Original language:

FrenchGerman

Format:

16:9 SD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 16

Audio language:

FrenchGerman

Subtitles:

German