There's a special alchemy to 'The Truffle Hunters' - a beautiful marriage of subject, form and intention that make it such an uplifting, entertaining and generous experience. Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw have so much love for these men, their world and their dogs, and share that love with us, daring us not to be charmed by what we see. 'The Truffle Hunters' is a gorgeous film, one that leaves you with a…
The Truffle Hunters (2020)
In the secret forests of Northern Italy, a dwindling group of joyful old men and their faithful dogs search for the world’s most expensive ingredient, the white Alba truffle. Their stories form a real-life fairy tale that celebrates human passion in a fragile land that seems forgotten in time.
Top Cast
Carlo Gonella
Sergio Cauda
Aurelio Conterno
Angelo Gagliardi
Maria Cicciù
Gianfranco Curti
Paolo Stacchini
Piero Botto
Egidio Gagliardi
Birba
The Truffle Hunting Dog
Reviews
I really enjoyed this documentary about four elderly gents - and their four legged friends - who quite literally scavenge the Piedmont countryside looking for one of the most valuable commodities known to culinary science. It takes a sort of fly-on-the-wall approach to exploring and sharing with us how these men operate, how their working practices have changed little since God was a boy. How they get ripped off by…
FAQ about The Truffle Hunters
What is The Truffle Hunters about?
In the secret forests of Northern Italy, a dwindling group of joyful old men and their faithful dogs search for the world’s most expensive ingredient, the white Alba truffle. Their stories form a real-life fairy tale that celebrates human passion in a fragile land that seems…
When was The Truffle Hunters released?
The Truffle Hunters was released in 2020.
What genres does The Truffle Hunters belong to?
The Truffle Hunters is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Truffle Hunters?
The cast of The Truffle Hunters includes Carlo Gonella, Sergio Cauda, Aurelio Conterno, Angelo Gagliardi, Maria Cicciù.