Holy Cow
France 2024
Dir: Louise Courvoisier
French / 90m
Coming soon
18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends until reality catches up with him when he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region in an attempt to win the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros.
Winner: Youth Award, Un Certain Regard - Cannes 2024
“An earthy mix of adventure romp and coming of age experiences, Courvoisier’s film is ripe with feeling”
— Eye For Film
“Lovingly shot in warm natural light, and accompanied by a gentle, lilting soundtrack, Holy Cow is shot through with compassion for its rascally yet vulnerable protagonist”
— Screen International
“Louise Courvoisier’s “Holy Cow” is an Udder Delight”
— The Moveable Fest