The Truffle Hunters
Sun
25
Sun Apr 25 1:00 PM
Selling Fast
Jetty Memorial Theatre
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
100 Percent
Subtitled
General Admission
84 Mins
April
NOMINEE · GRAND JURY DOCUMENTARY PRIZE · SUNDANCE
Three elderly truffle hunters ruminate on ritual, aging, dining delicacies, canine companionship, and changing ecology in this unique slice of life documentary with echoes of Honeyland (SWIFF’20).
Deep in the lush forests of Northern Italy resides the prized white Alba truffle. Coveted by the wealthy, the cult status of this fungus is amplified by the fact that it cannot be cultivated, it can only be found in the wild by a tiny circle of silver-haired Italian elders - and their beloved dogs. With unprecedented access to this elusive enclave, follow the fascinating cycle from forest floor to velvet cushioned auction of the rich and famous.
A glimpse into a world where life moves at a pace out of time, The Truffle Hunters is sure to awaken an appetite.
“A constant feast for the eyes and a nourishment for the soul.” –The Hollywood Reporter
Italian, Piedmontese with English subtitles
Three elderly truffle hunters ruminate on ritual, aging, dining delicacies, canine companionship, and changing ecology in this unique slice of life documentary with echoes of Honeyland (SWIFF’20).
Deep in the lush forests of Northern Italy resides the prized white Alba truffle. Coveted by the wealthy, the cult status of this fungus is amplified by the fact that it cannot be cultivated, it can only be found in the wild by a tiny circle of silver-haired Italian elders - and their beloved dogs. With unprecedented access to this elusive enclave, follow the fascinating cycle from forest floor to velvet cushioned auction of the rich and famous.
A glimpse into a world where life moves at a pace out of time, The Truffle Hunters is sure to awaken an appetite.
“A constant feast for the eyes and a nourishment for the soul.” –The Hollywood Reporter
Italian, Piedmontese with English subtitles
April