Year: 2024 (December)
Genre:
Comedy / Drama
Director:
Louise Courvoisier
Stars:
Maïwene Barthelemy, Dimitri Baudry, Mathis Bernard, Clément Favreau, Luna Garret ...
Storyline:
When growing up means stepping up… with cheese.
Totone is a carefree teen living for dance floors, drinks, and fun—until life delivers an unexpected responsibility: caring for his 7-year-old sister after a family upheaval.
With little income and even less direction, Totone sets his sights on the unlikeliest of goals: winning a regional competition by producing award-winning comté cheese. What starts as a desperate plan quickly transforms into a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and rural pride.
As he learns the ins and outs of traditional cheese-making, Totone also learns what it means to show up—for his sister, his community, and himself.
A heartfelt, quirky, and distinctly French coming-of-age story, Vingt dieux blends humor, heart, and the smell of ripening cheese to serve up a tale about growing up in unexpected ways.
Similar movies to Vingt dieux
If you enjoy tender and funny coming-of-age stories grounded in real-life challenges, Vingt dieux shares its flavor with:
The Bélier Family (2014) – A rural teen balancing duty, family, and ambition.
Chef (2014) – A man rediscovers passion and family through culinary craft.
Petite Maman (2021) – A gentle French tale of childhood, care, and change.
💡 *Like these films, Vingt dieux offers a unique blend of *emotion, humor, and identity-building—with a delightfully local twist.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its warm performances, feel-good charm, and a storyline as rich as aged comté, Vingt dieux is a refreshing French gem about responsibility, creativity, and the love that binds siblings together.
Because sometimes, the path to adulthood starts with milk and ends in magic.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
