Trifole (Truffles)

A tender portrait of a vanishing way of life in rural Italy, Trifole (Truffles) tells the story of Dalia (Ydalie Turk), an aimless Londoner in her late-20s who at the request of her mother travels to the picturesque Italian region of Piedmont to take care of her aging truffle-hunting ‘nonno’ Igor (Umberto Orsini).

The language barrier is the least of the issues that arise between Dalia and her fiercely independent but ailing grandfather, who rejects his granddaughter’s presence as a nuisance to his simple life. Over time, Dalia learns to understand the tradition-bound world of Piedmont and truffle hunting, and with the help of Igor’s cute truffle-hunting dog Birba, the two slowly begin to connect. When it is discovered that Igor is seriously behind on his mortgage, Dalia and Birba set off to find a rare and valuable truffle in the hopes of saving the family home.

What ensues is a visually spectacular journey into the rarely seen Piedmont forest, where Dalia and Birba have to contend with rival truffle hunters, the dangers of the forest, and the shady agricultural industry in order to find the legendary lightning-struck truffle. A touching story about intergenerational connection and the passing down of traditions and knowledge, with a scene-stealing performance from Birba the dog (who made her big screen debut in The Truffle Hunters), Gabriele Fabbro’s second feature film is a must for lovers of Italy, food, and dogs.

DIRECTED BY

Gabriele Fabbro

YEAR

2024

COUNTRY

Italy

LANGUAGE

Italian / English

RUNTIME

100 MIN

RATING

CTC

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IN AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS FROM JUNE 11
VICTORIA

Cinema Nova
Pentridge Cinema
Palace Balwyn
Palace Como
Palace Brighton Bay
Cinema Eclipse - June 18

NEW SOUTH WALES

Palace Norton Street
Palace Moore Park
Lismore Starcourt - 21 & 24 June
Mt. Vic Flicks - 25 June

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Luna Palace Leederville

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Palace Nova Eastend
Palace Nova Prospect

TASMANIA

State Cinema (Exclusive)

ACT

Palace Electric (Exclusive)

QUEENSLAND
Palace Barracks (Exclusive)


CURRENTLY SCREENING IN THE NEW ZEALAND ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

The Bridgeway

Thu 30 April – 10.30am

Wed 6 May – 8.30pm
Thu 14 May – 12.45pm
Fri 22 May – 10.30am

Monterey Cinemas, Howick

Mon 11 May – 7.30pm
Fri 22 May – 12.30pm

The Lido, Epsom

Mon 4 May – 1.30pm

Wed 13 May – 11.00am

The Vic, Devonport

Mon 11 May – 12.00pm

NEW PLYMOUTH – Govett Brewster

Fri 15 May – 2.15pm

MASTERTON – Regent 3

Mon 11 May – 12.30pm

TAURANGA – The Luxe Cinemas

Thu 16 July – 1.00pm
Sun 19 July – 8.00pm
Tue 28 July – 10.30am
Mon 3 August – 1.30pm

CAMBRIDGE – Tivoli Cinema

Sat 25 July – 3.40pm

HAMILTON – The Lido

Fri 9 October – 10.30am
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Fri 4 September – 10.30am
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Wed 9 September – 8.00pm

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Tue 15 September – 4.20pm

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Sun 20 September – 12.30pm

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Thu 15 October – 10.30am

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Sun 11 October – 12.00pm

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Fri 16 October – 10.30am

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Mon 27 July – 1.00pm
Sun 2 August – 1.00pm
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Sun 26 July – 7.30pm

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Mon 9 November – 12.00pm

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Waiheke Cinema

Mon 11 Jan – 5.30pm

The Capitol

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FILM FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

Official Selection: Europa Europa Film Festival

Official Selection: Italian Film Festival New Zealand

Official Selection: Santa Barbara Film Festival

Official Selection: Palm Springs International Film Festival

Official Selection: Haifa International Film Festival

REVIEWS

“Trifole is the must-see film for fans of truffles, Italy and cute dots.”
Forbes

“To watch Trifole is to fall in love with Langhe. An agrarian past perfectly preserved in an uncertain present.”
LA Times

“Traditions are people’s stories, connecting them to their ancestors, to this patch of ground. You can’t put a price on any of it, and that, ultimately, is what Trifole is all about.”
RogerEbert.com

“An absorbing and moving feature that feels as if it too has been unearthed.”
AWFJ

“Trifole is a deeply satisfying and surprising adventure in cinematic storytelling.”
Santa Barbara Independent

“An enormously pleasurable film.”
The New York Sun

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