The film “Holy Cow,” which made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard, has been acquired by Kino Lorber in partnership with Zeitgeist Films for distribution rights in the U.S. and English-speaking Canada.
Louise Courvoisier’s first feature film, “Holy Cow,” received the Youth Prize at Un Certain Regard during Cannes.
This touching narrative explores the struggles of rural French life, spotlighting the screen debut of Clement Faveau as Totone, an 18-year-old who must abruptly take on adult responsibilities after the sudden death of his father.
With the burden of caring for his 7-year-old sister and managing their deteriorating family farm in France’s Jura region, Totone enters a competition for the best Comté cheese to secure much-needed income. Zeitgeist plans to showcase the film at various festivals and prepare for a theatrical release at Film Forum in early 2025, followed by a nationwide rollout.
Zeitgeist’s co-presidents, Emily Russo and Nancy Gerstman, praised the movie, calling it “a touching and well-crafted story, with strong performances, direction, cinematography, and a delightful soundtrack.” They also noted that the film offers “a treat for food enthusiasts.”
Agathe Mauruc, head of sales at Pyramide, expressed enthusiasm about the U.S. release being managed by Zeitgeist and Kino Lorber. She conveyed confidence in the film’s appeal, particularly due to its authentic French elements and the capturing story centered on the renowned Comté cheese.