Question 1

What was the alternate title suggested for First Cow and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

The alternate title "Slow Elk" was suggested, which is how cattle were known to Oregon's First People and is still slang for cattle used by big game hunters in some Western states.

Question 2

What dangerous scheme do the two main characters undertake in First Cow?

Accepted Answer

A taciturn loner and skilled cook teams up with a Chinese immigrant to steal milk from a wealthy landowner's prized Jersey cow—the first and only cow in the Oregon Territory.

Question 3

Which festivals featured First Cow in their official selections?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for Berlin International Film Festival, Golden Horse Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival.

Question 4

What inspired the visual look of First Cow?

Accepted Answer

The film's visual look was inspired by paintings made by Frederick Remington.

Question 5

Who directed and co-wrote First Cow?

Accepted Answer

Kelly Reichardt directed the film and co-wrote it with Jonathan Raymond.

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