Totone (Clément Favreau), 18 years old, spends most of his time drinking beers and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends. But reality catches up with him: he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister Claire (Luna Garret) and find a way to make a living. He then sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region, the one that would win him the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros.
With an unfiltered realism, this debut features heartfelt performances by non-professional actors and real farmers, bringing raw authenticity to Louise Courvoisier’s first feature film. Shot on location in the countryside of the director’s childhood, and with her entire family contributing to the soundtrack and set design, “Holy Cow” is a beautiful ode to neorealist classics like “Bicycle Thieves” made fresh for modern audiences.
