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Holy Cow

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After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comte cheese made in this western part of the French Alps. A "verité" look at the hardscrabble life of French agriculture, it is simultaneously a moving love story and above all an ode to the love of cheese.
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Well-acted and endearing in its cultural specificity, Holy Cow is a gentle dramedy that churns up a lot of charm.

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Simran Hans Sight & Sound Nov 5
Faveau’s performance as a teenage boy struggling to express his emotions is unshowy but fine-tuned. Go to Full Review
Cath Clarke Guardian Aug 13
4/5
Faveau gives an amazingly subtle performance; Totone doesn’t say much but his fragility and complexity are all there, humour too in the little shrug of a shoulder. Go to Full Review
Jake Wilson Sydney Morning Herald Jul 24
3/5
There is something conservative in Holy Cow, perhaps wilfully so: an evident pride in a culture that maintains its standards and traditions, and a feeling the film might not be so different if it had been made a few decades back... Go to Full Review
Dave Golder Radio Times Apr 23
4/5
With bawdy humour, gorgeous scenery, deadpan performances, adolescent cheek, fumbling sex and a far-too-detailed calf's breech birth sequence, this is a compelling debut feature from director Louise Courvoisier. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Jan 1
4/5
France’s answer to a Ken Loach movie or Charlotte Regan’s Scrapper, Louise Courvoisier’s double Cesar-winning dramedy and feature debut showcases some fabulous performances from its young, non-professional cast. Go to Full Review
Belen Prieto Espinof Oct 3
4/5
Humor and small gestures coexist with tragedy, ensuring that the film never speaks from a place of defeatism, but rather from a very human perspective. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Bob L @RT76975801 May 10 I had a difficult time believing that the son of a dairy worker in a rural town almost entirely dedicated to niche cheese-making could be allowed to remain completely ignorant of the process, or that he'd ever physically put his obviously drunken dad behind the wheel of a car to drive himself home. Other than that, this quirky movie (one scene involves both cunnillingus and the delivery of a live baby cow) is a perfect setup for a Majic Mike style sequel (let's call it "Hard Cheese") where hot French guys can give strip shows and work glory holes to help Totone raise money for his cheesemaker certification. See more Katherine C @RT15578709 Oct 10 Sensitively told, entertaining and amusing, and not formulaic first movie. Loved it! See more Rob W @Mr_Inbetween Sep 5 Simple but beautifully told and acted. Even better if you love cheese 😁 See more Wayne M @Wayne93 Aug 7 Holy Cow is a thoughtful and authentic film about overcoming tragedy and striving for the best. It's full of passion and real life experiences. The film marks the feature film debut of Louise Courvoisier who is from the region of Jura in France where the film is set. Here we find teenager Totone who spends a carefree life with his friends. He also works for his father, a local cheesemaker. When his father is killed in a car accident it thrusts Totone into a stark reality. He not only has to care for his younger sister, but also find a fulltime job. When he hears of a local cheese competition that offers 30,000 in prizemoney it becomes his goal to gain entry and win. But with limited funds, he has to be very creative. This is a warm hearted film that is both a family drama and an ode to the traditional methods of regional France. The film also uses untrained actors, adding further authenticty to a wonderful little film. See more Andrew O. @opfella Aug 1 French with subtitles. Very good. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 19 Funny in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $110,800.00!!!!!!! In French (France) and American English with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comte cheese made in this western part of the French Alps. A "verité" look at the hardscrabble life of French agriculture, it is simultaneously a moving love story and above all an ode to the love of cheese.
Director
Louise Courvoisier
Producer
Muriel Meynard
Screenwriter
Louise Courvoisier, Théo Abadie
Distributor
Zeitgeist Films
Production Co
Ex Nihilo
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 3, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$110.8K
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)