
Holy Cow
Cheese gets better with age… unless you’re the youngest ever Comté champion!
Directed by Louise Courvoisier
Produced by Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3 Cinéma
A coming-of-age dramedy set in the French Alps where a grieving teenager pursues an unlikely cheese-making dream while navigating family responsibility and unexpected romance.
In the western part of the French Alps: After the drunk driving death of his father, 18-year-old Totone must look after his younger sister. He pursues a €30k Comté cheese award he has no hope of winning. Good thing Marie-Lise takes a liking for him!
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Is Holy Cow scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Holy Cow easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.
Does Holy Cow end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.
Is Holy Cow sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Holy Cow violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































