Holy Cow

(15) 1 hour 32 minutes
Director: Louise Courvoisier
Cast: Clément Faveau, Maïwene Barthelemy, Luna Garret, Dimitry Baudry, Mathis Bernard
Read the BBFC report here
In French with English subtitles

Screening as part of the Sea Change Film Festival from Screen Argyll

18-year-old Totone needs to step up and take care of his 7-year-old sister following their dad’s fatal car crash. Living in the Jura region of France, Totone has been used to spending his days drinking, flirting, and partying, and struggles to handle his new responsibilities and bring in a stable income.

When he learns that the gold-winning Comté cheese in the regional competition comes with a €30 000 prize, he concocts a bold and reckless plan to acquire high-quality milk and use his dad’s dairy to enter his own cheese, despite his inexperience. But holy cow, is it harder than expected.

This humorous coming-of-age was filmed on location in the Jura region of France, and features many first-time actors to give an authentic depiction of rural French life.

“A moving and humorous coming-of-age story which is told with brio, avoiding the usual divots of social realism misery.” Time Out

“[Courvoisier’s] vivid film is so alive you may believe you could even reach out and touch it — or eat it” The Times

“An auspicious debut for everyone involved” Irish Times

15: strong language, sex references