The Truffle Hunters (2020)

In Northern Italy, a group of aging men and their faithful dogs search out one of the rarest delicacies in the world, the white Alba truffle. This documentary follows a handful of these men, chronicling their experiences as hunters from the one who overcomes his wife’s disapproval by sneaking out late at night to another who has gotten so disgusted by the ruthless methods of outside infiltrators, which include killing, that he has given up the search. The cinematography is gorgeous in the film making me crave a trip to Italy. The stars of the film are the various dogs, particularly adorable Birba, who do all the work and serve as dedicated companions to the hunters.