Released in France under its original title of 'Jusqu'à la garde', 'Custody' is director Xavier Legrand's first feature-length movie and took home four awards including best film and best original screenplay. "When we made the film in 2016, 123 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner" in France, Legrand said as he picked up his award. The awards ceremony, the biggest of its kind recognising French cinema, is now in its 44th year and was held at a glittering gala celebration in Paris. The awards also paid homage to Redford, 82, granting him an honorary Cesar and the US star used the occasion to share some of his earliest memories of visiting France. Jacques Audiard received the best director award for 'The Sisters Brothers' ('Les Freres Sisters') while Alex Lutz took best actor for his depiction of 'Guy', which he also wrote and directed.

Source: The Local February 23, 2019 10:52 UTC