Léopold Legrand

Director

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Léopold Legrand is a French director, screenwriter and actor. He began his career as an actor, appearing in various film and television productions, before gradually turning to writing and directing. After working on short films, he made his feature debut with The Sixth Child (Le sixième enfant, 2022), which premiered in the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival and gained international attention. Legrand’s work combines social themes with emotional intimacy, placing a strong emphasis on precise character development. His films often explore questions of morality, family and social inequality, and are marked by a restrained yet powerful cinematic style.

Films on Sooner

  • The Sixth Child

    2022

    92 mins

    Drama

    A couple with serious financial problems are expecting their sixth child. They are helped by Julien and Anna, who are unable to have children.