Custody

“Critic’s Pick! Legrand... gives this closely observed drama the tension and urgency of a thriller.”

"Worth every minute… impossible to forget. Crackles with low key but intense emotional involvement."

"Powerful... exquisitely acted... one of the most realistic and heartbreaking performances by a child actor I’ve ever seen."

“Simmering entertainment that amounts to required viewing. Viewers… won’t be surprised to learn that Legrand counts among his influences Hitchcock, Haneke, Chabrol and Kubrick."

“A film of true skill, insight and present-day relevance, Custody is one of the finest movies that came out of 2018.”

“With unforgettable performances and a precise visual style to ratchet up the suspense at every turn, Legrand shows himself as an artist worth remembering.”

"The most dazzling fusion of grim social realism and giddy genre thrills since Cristian Mungiu’s 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days."

"Somewhere between Hitchcock and Chabrol, a thriller that keeps you nailed to your seat."

"An incredible tour de force. Exceptionally masterful and intense."

“We will be seeing much more of this filmmaker in the years to come.”

“Gripping. Superbly-performed. Truly merit[s] the term ‘discovery.’” 

“Electric and unpredictable.”

"Razor-sharp."

“This is the arrival of a major talent, and a hell of a movie.”