Holy Cow (2024 film)
| Holy Cow | |
|---|---|
| French | Vingt Dieux[1] |
| Directed by | Louise Courvoisier |
| Screenplay by |
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| Produced by | Muriel Meynard |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Elio Balezeaux |
| Edited by | Sarah Grosset |
Production company | Ex Nihilo |
Release date | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | France |
Holy Cow (French: Vingt Dieux) is a 2024 French film written and directed by Louise Courvoisier. The film marks the feature film debut of Courvoisier as well as the on-screen debut of Clément Faveau, who stars as young farm boy Totone.[3]
Premise[edit]
After the death of his father, 18-year-old Totone (Faveau) must grow up quickly to look after his younger sister and their family farm in Jura. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters the competition for the best Comte cheese in the region.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Clément Faveau as Totone, an 18-year-old boy living in rural France[1][2]
- Luna Garret as Claire, Totone's younger sister
- Maiwene Barthelemy as Marie-Lise, Totone's love interest
- Dimitry Baudry as Francis
- Armand Sancey Richard as Cyril
- Lucas Marillier as Pierrick
Production[edit]
Holy Cow was filmed on location in the Jura region of France, where Courvoisier was raised. The film's ensemble of first-time actors was assembled over the course of several months by casting directors Léa Gallego and Emmanuel Thomas, who traveled to agricultural shows and stock car races to find talent.[3]
Release[edit]
Holy Cow premiered in the Un Certain Regard portion of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Caméra d'Or.[3]
Reception[edit]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | 25 May 2024 | Un Certain Regard | Holy Cow | Pending | [3] |
| Camera d'Or | Pending | [3] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Vingt Dieux (Holy Cow)". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b Lyng, Eoghan. "Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux)". DirtyMovies. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Pavard, Charlotte. "Vingt Dieux (Holy Cow), Louise Courvoisier's vision". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Lee. "'Holy Cow': Cannes Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
