Ciné-Club: "Könige des Sommers" ("Vingt dieux")

In the Ciné-Club, the series on French film by Cinema Quadrat and Institut Français Mannheim, a film that won an award in Cannes - "Like a little summer vacation at the cinema" (Vogue):

KINGS OF SUMMER - VINGT DIEUX

FRA 2024. dir: Louise Courvoisier. D: Clément Faveau, Maïwène Barthelemy, Luna Garret, Mathis Bernard, Dimitry Baudry. 92 min. frzOmdtU. FSK: 12

Totone is young, carefree, spends his time with his buddies, flirting and occasionally getting into fights with the boys from the neighboring village. But then he suddenly finds himself solely responsible for his younger sister and his parents' farm. He hatches a plan: he wants to make the best Comté cheese and win the 30,000 euros in prize money. To make the best cheese, you need the best milk. Marie-Lise has the best milk on the farm. He gets involved with her...
This summery, fresh comedy set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Jura region features non-professionals in the supporting roles, which lends great authenticity to the portrayal of rural life. Awarded the Prix de la Jeunesse in the Un Certain Regard series in Cannes!

Introduction: Christian Lohse, Cinema Quadrat