The Truffle Hunters (2021)

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The Truffle Hunters
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StarringCarlo GonellaSergio CaudaAurelio Conterno
DirectorsMichael DweckGregory Kershaw
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PG-13 1 hr 24 minMar 5th, 2021Documentary
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Deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of men, seventy or eighty years young, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle'”which to date has resisted all of modern science's efforts at cultivation. They're guided by a secret culture and training passed down through generations, as well as by the noses of their cherished and expertly-trained dogs. They live a simpler, slower way of life, in harmony with their loyal animals and their picture-perfect land, seemingly straight out of a fairy tale. They're untethered to cell phone screens or the Internet, opting instead to make their food and drink by hand and prioritizing in-person connections and community. The demand for white truffles increases year after year, even as the supply decreases. As a result of climate change, deforestation, and the lack of young people taking up the mantle, the truffle hunters' secrets are more coveted than ever. However, as it soon becomes clear, these ageing men may just hold something much more valuable than even this prized delicacy: the secret to a rich and meaningful life.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 5th, 2021
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 17th, 2021 - Buy DVD
Original Language:Italian
Executive Producers:Luca Guadagnino, Lance Acord, Sam Bisbee, Leslie Berriman, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Melony Lewis, Bruce Heavin, Adam Lewis, Patty Quillin, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Nion McEvoy, Michael Sherman, Jamie Wolf, Regina K. Scully, Cameron O’Reilly, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Matthew Perniciaro, Susan Swartz, Lynda Weinman, Wendy Neu, Jim Swartz
Production Companies:Faliro House Productions, Frenesy Film, Park Pictures Features, Bow + Arrow Entertainment, Artemis Rising, Tandem
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