FFFA: Holy Cow

Synopsis

Set in France’s picturesque Jura region, renowned for its Comté cheese, HOLY COW follows the carefree 18-year-old Totone. Accustomed to his teenage life of drinking and dancing, Totone suddenly finds himself the sole carer for his 7-year-old sister Claire (Luna Garret) after a devastating tragedy. Struggling to make ends meet, Totone hatches a plan to follow in his family’s cheesemaking footsteps, in the hope of winning a €30,000 Comté cheese prize. The only problem is, Totone knows nothing about making cheese…

This heartfelt coming-of-age debut from Louise Courvoisier recently earned her the Best First Film César Award. The young cast deliver touching performances that bring a raw authenticity to the film. HOLY COW is an engaging ode to community, resilience, love… and cheese. Don’t miss it!