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French Film of the Month: Holy Cow

Tuesday the 4th of November, 2025 19:30

Making cheese to save his little sister — that’s the challenge 18-year-old Totone takes on in Louise Courvoisier’s debut feature film.

Cinéma Orion
Eerikinkatu 15 00100 Helsinki
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For the second screening in our “French Film of the Month” series, discover Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux, Louise Courvoisier 2024), which follows the adventures — and misadventures — of Totone, a country teenager forced to take care of his little sister after their father dies in a car accident. This story of love, resilience, and resourcefulness was awarded during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with the Youth Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. 

Synopsis: Totone, 18 years old, spends most of his time drinking beers and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends. But reality catches up with him: he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He then sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region, the one that would win him the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros. 

Duration: 1h30  Language: French with English subtitles 

The tickets will soon be available at the web page of Cinema Orion (€9,5 – €12). 

The “French Film of the Month” series is a collaboration between

 the French Institute of Finland and Cinema Orion. Each month, the series showcases a French film — from new releases to beloved classics. A great opportunity to (re)discover the richness of French cinema on the big screen.