Holy Cow, the debut feature of French director Louise Courvoisier, has been a major success, winning awards at Cannes and resonating deeply with French audiences. The film centers around Totone, a teenage delinquent whose life takes a turn after his father's death, leaving him to care for his sister and manage a struggling farm. Driven by a dream of glory in a cheese competition, he resorts to stealing milk from another farmer. Courvoisier's filmmaking is rooted in authenticity, capturing the essence of rural life with nonprofessional actors and a raw, unvarnished storytelling style that highlights both comedy and tragedy.
Holy Cow is a heartfelt coming-of-age story, blending personal tragedy with the ambitious dreams of a teenage delinquent in rural France.
Louise Courvoisier’s direction captures the authentic grit of rural life, showcasing a world filled with both challenges and heartfelt connections.
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