Italian Film Series: The Truffle Hunters.
Schedule
Sun Oct 06 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Cabrillo College Dr, Soquel, CA 95073, United States | Soquel, CA
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Join us for the DANTE ALIGHIERI SANTA CRUZ Fall 2024 FILM Series: Portraits of Community/Ritratti di comunitàThis 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)
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.
“Gorgeous. Unique. Delightful. Visual Poetry. A fascinating glimpse inside a world of arcane knowledge and the luxury market that feeds off it. A constant feast for the eyes and a nourishment for the soul, giving the illusion of a journey back in time to a pre-technology age of simpler pleasures.”
– David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
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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.
Location: Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, VAPA Bldg 1000, Art History Forum
cost: free | limited seating will be first come, first served | cash donations welcome at the door.
location: VAPA building 1000, Art History Rm 1001, Cabrillo College: SAC West, Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
For more details about the films, visit:
https://www.dantesantacruz.com/event-details/film-the-truffle-hunters-dirs-gregory-kershaw-and-michael-dweck-2020-85-min
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