The Cow and the President

A gentle, heartfelt rural tale of a boy's devotion to his cow, blending quiet sadness with earnest hope.

Directed by

Philippe Muyl

Starring

Bernard Bloch, Christian Bujeau, Jean-Marie Cornille

Overview

Romain, the widowed father of eight-year-old Lucas, is a farmer in Brittany. He owns a herd of about twenty cows,one of which is called Maeva and is his son's favorite. The small Scottish animal is in fact his only friend, with the exception of Sarah, their new neighbor, a writer who has decided to settle in the country in search for peace and quiet. One day though, one of the cows catches BSE and, as a result, the whole herd has to be killed.Totally upset, Lucas decides he won't let his friend be put to death. Even if that means addressing the President himself...

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, grief, friendship, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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