Film: The Truffle Hunters. Dirs. Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck. 2020. (85 min)

Dante Fall 2024 FILM Series: Portraits of Community/Ritratti di comunità

With the patronage of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco

Series description:

This season's films celebrate the community as star. These light-hearted films feature ensemble casts navigating the joys and challenges of living on common ground. From the exuberant energy of village celebrations to the heartwarming bond between truffle hunters and their dogs, and solidarity forged through adversity, these stories remind us of the profound impact of shared experiences.

The October film is:  The Truffle Hunters. Dirs. Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck. 2020. (85 min)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYhrc0AnVw

Deep in the forests of Piedmont, a small group of seasoned foragers share a passion for hunting 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. The men and their dogs live a simpler, slower way of life, in harmony with the picture-perfect land that is seemingly straight out of a fairy tale. While the demand for white truffles increases year after year, these ageing men may just hold something much more valuable than even this prized delicacy: the secret to a rich and meaningful life.

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All films in Italian with English subtitles.

Logan Walker, film lecturer from UCSC & Director of Programming, Santa Cruz Film Festival, will introduce and field questions about all films.

Street parking is free or you can pay for parking in the closest parking lot "L" near the Music and Theater buildings / pay at the kiosk machine.