18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends until reality catches up with him when he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region in an attempt to win the gold medal at an agricultural competition and 30,000€.
Outperforming both Anora and The Substance at the French box office, Holy Cow has had nearly 1 million admissions since its release in December. Nominated for 4 César Awards 2025 including Best First Film, Holy Cow continues to receive critical acclaim since winning the Un Certain Regard Youth Award at Cannes last year.
“Courvoisier delivers such mature work that it’s astonishing to think that this is her feature debut.” – Loud and Clear Reviews
“A passionate new voice in French cinema” – Next Best Picture