This Warm, witty, gritty and wise debut film has taken France by storm. 18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends. But when he suddenly has to take care of his 7-year-old sister, he needs to earn money fast. So, being French, and a country boy, he hits on a daft scheme to make the best Comté cheese in the region, attempting to win gold at a regional agricultural competition – and along with it the 30,000 euro prize.
At once a “verité” look at the hardscrabble life of French agriculture, while simultaneously a moving young-love story suffused with a magnificent tender wit – and above all a very funny ode to the love of cheese. Brilliant stuff – you’ll leave feeling you’ve just been on a wonderful summer holiday across the water.
