Luma, a female dairy cow at Park Farm in Kent, England, navigates her daily life alongside her calf in a cinéma vérité style documentary by Andrea Arnold.
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Luma, a female dairy cow at Park Farm in Kent, England, navigates her daily life alongside her calf in a cinéma vérité style documentary by Andrea Arnold.
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Luma, a female dairy cow at Park Farm in Kent, England, navigates her daily life in a documentary directed by Andrea Arnold. Shot in a cinéma vérité style, the film captures her routines alongside her calf over several years. Arnold aimed to present the cow's existence without a political agenda, focusing instead on the relationship between humans and non-human animals. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021, "Cow" has received critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of farm life.
What Critics Say
In Andrea Arnold's immersive first foray into documentary, the filmmaker trains her camera on a soulful dairy cow whose plight and rights aren't usually top of mind. The conclusion you reach on your own might just make a strong case for veganism.
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Why Watch
- See Luma's life on a dairy farm in Kent, England.
- Meet Andrea Arnold, a director focused on animal lives.
- Find out how dairy production affects nonhuman animals.
Did You Know
- Cow premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021.
- The film earned $28,790 from 34 theaters in its opening weekend in the UK.
- It holds a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 103 reviews.
- Andrea Arnold considered making a documentary about a chicken before choosing a cow.
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Who directed the documentary Cow?
Cow was directed by Andrea Arnold.
When did Cow premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
Cow premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on 8 July 2021.
What is the approval rating of Cow on Rotten Tomatoes?
Cow holds a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 103 reviews.
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