set amidst the hilly woodlands of the piedmont region of italy, this beautifully low key affair, whose numerous executive producers include call me by your name director luca guadagnino, leads us into a secretive world far removed from the bustle of modern technology. here we meet a disparate group of men whose closest relationship seems to be with their dogs, as they hunt for the prized white truffles that embody their disappearing way of life. there s the octogenarian aurelio, who lives alone but shares a bond with his beloved birba as deep as any family ties. meanwhile, sergio bathes and blowdries his dogs between bouts of cathartic rock drumming. while carlo s disapproving wife thinks he s too old to be scouring the woods by night with his blessed companion tutino.
director luca guadagnino, leads us into a secretive world far removed from the bustle of modern technology. here we meet a disparate group of men whose closest relationship seem to be with their dogs, as they hunt for the prized white truffles that embody their disappearing way of life. there s the octogenarian aurelio, who lives alone but shares a bond with his beloved birba as deep as any family ties. meanwhile, sergio bathes and blowdries his dogs between bouts of cathartic rock drumming. while carlo s disapproving wife thinks he s too old to be scouring the woods by night with his blessed companion tutino. intercut with these scenes from the truffle hunters hand to mouth lives are contrasting views of the truffle trade, with prized tubers changing hands for large amounts of money
there s the octogenarian aurelio, who lives alone but shares a bond with his beloved birba as deep as any family ties. meanwhile, sergio bathes and blowdries his dogs between bouts of cathartic rock drumming. while carlo s disapproving wife thinks he s too old to be scouring the woods by night with his blessed companion tutino. intercut with these scenes from the truffle hunters hand to mouth lives are contrasting views of the truffle trade, with prized tubers changing hands for large amounts of money sniffed, prodded and sold. while much of the fixed camera footage has a distinctly painterly edge, codirectors gregory kershaw and michael dweck also mount tiny cameras on the heads of the dogs to capture the thrill of the chase, with energetic results. you can sample the delights
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