
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.
Gabriele Fabbro
2024
Italy
Italian / English
100 MIN
CTC
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
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
Sun 18 October – 3.00pm
CHRISTCHURCH – The Lumiere Cinemas
Fri 4 September – 10.30am
Sun 13 September – 3.00pm
Sun 20 September – 5.40pm
Sun 27 September – 10.30am
DUNEDIN – Rialto Cinemas
Wed 9 September – 8.00pm
ARROWTOWN – Dorothy Brown’s
Tue 15 September – 4.20pm
MATAKANA – Matakana Cinemas
Sun 20 September – 12.30pm
WELLINGTON – Roxy Cinema
Thu 15 October – 10.30am
WELLINGTON – Embassy Theatre
Sun 11 October – 12.00pm
WELLINGTON – Penthouse
Fri 16 October – 10.30am
NELSON – State Cinemas
Mon 27 July – 1.00pm
Sun 2 August – 1.00pm
Fri 7 August – 3.15pm
Sat 15 August – 6.20pm
NAPIER – The Globe Theatrette
Sun 26 July – 7.30pm
GREYMOUTH – The Regent
Mon 9 November – 12.00pm
SUMMER SEASON – AUCKLAND
Waiheke Cinema
Mon 11 Jan – 5.30pm
The Capitol
Sun 10 Jan – 7.30pm
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
“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



