Bovines

Feb 22 2012 N/A 1h 2m
Documentary

In the fields, we see them, extended on the grass or grazing peacefully. Large placid beasts that we thought we knew because they are livestock. Lions, gorillas, bears have our attention, but has anyone ever really looked at cows? Asked what they were doing with their days? What do they do when a storm passes? When the sun comes back? What do they think when they stand motionless, seemingly contemplating the void? Do they think? "Bovines" chronicles the true life of a cow: grazing, ruminating, gazing - but also feeling - mooing with grief, or just enjoying an apple…

Plot

In the fields, we see them, extended on the grass or grazing peacefully. Large placid beasts that we thought we knew because they are livestock. Lions, gorillas, bears have our attention, but has anyone ever really looked at the cows? Has asked what they were doing with their days? What do they do when a storm passes? When the sun comes back? What do they think when they stand motionless, seemingly contemplating the void? But, in fact, do they think? The rhythm of the animal, in the middle of a herd, "Bovines" chronicles the life of cows, true.

Written by

Emmanuel Gras

Directed by

Emmanuel Gras

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Bathysphere Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
146
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA