The Happy Cow (2003)

The Happy Cow (2003) poster

The Happy Cow ”is a documentary about the love and concern of a human being for animals. At the same time, it is a story about a person's great sacrifices and the stubborn struggle to maintain a lifestyle and culture that are irrevocably about to disappear. Rune has chosen to stay out of EU regulations. He refuses to fill out forms and refuses to mark his cows with yellow plastic markings in their ears. Therefore, he cannot even deliver his milk to the dairy. Some of the milk is given to the calves, but most of it ends up in the manure pile. Thousands of litres of milk are thrown away every year.

Director: Per-Ove Högnäs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Music: Erik Petersen
Country: Finland
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

Åland islands

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Happy Cow about?
The Happy Cow ”is a documentary about the love and concern of a human being for animals. At the same time, it is a story about a person's great sacrifices and the stubborn struggle to maintain a lifestyle and culture that are irrevocably about to disappear. Rune has chosen to stay out of EU regulations. He refuses to fill out forms and refuses to mark his cows with yellow plastic markings in their ears. Therefore, he cannot even deliver his milk to the dairy. Some of the milk is given to the calves, but most of it ends up in the manure pile. Thousands of litres of milk are thrown away every year.
Who directed The Happy Cow?
The Happy Cow was directed by Per-Ove Högnäs.
How long is The Happy Cow?
The Happy Cow has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Happy Cow?
The Happy Cow is a Documentary film.
Where was The Happy Cow produced?
The Happy Cow was produced in Finland.