Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Buy Cannes Movie Holy Cow, Winner of Un Certain Regards You

“Holy Cow,” a movie that premiered at Cannes Film Festival‘s Un Certain Regard, has been bought by Kino Lorber in association with Zeitgeist Films for U.S. and English-speaking Canadian rights.

A feature debut by Louise Courvoisier, “Holy Cow” won the Youth Prize at Un Certain Regard in Cannes.

The heartwarming movie delves into the hardscrabble life of French agriculture. It marks the screen debut of Clement Faveau who plays Totone, an 18-year-old farmer whose carefree teenage life is turned upside down after the tragic death of his father. Suddenly, he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and look after their failing family farm in France’s Jura region. Seeking extra income, Totone enters a cash competition for the best Comte cheese made in this western part of the French Alps.

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Zeitgeist is planning to screen the film at all festivals and is prepping for a theatrical opening at Film Forum in the first quarter of 2025, followed by a national theatrical rollout.

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Zeitgeist’s co-presidents Emily Russo and Nancy Gerstman described the film as “a very touching story – well acted, well directed, well shot and with a lovely soundtrack.” The pair said the film gave “something for ‘foodies’ to feast on!”

Pyramide’s head of sales Agathe Mauruc said the company was “delighted that the release of ‘Holy Cow’ in the U.S. is being handled by Zeitgeist and Kino Lorber.” “We are confident in the film’s potential,
particularly due to its French touch and the beautiful story revolving around the famous Comté cheese.”

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