Boroondara Seniors Film Festival - The Truffle Hunters - Palace Balwyn

This critically acclaimed documentary is a beautiful, wistful film set deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, where a handful of ageing men hunt for the rare and highly prized white Alba truffle.

Offering a fascinating glimpse into two contrasting worlds: the luxury of the high-end truffle trade and the quiet, authentic lives of traditional truffle hunters. Sharing the hunters enduring and moving bond with both their natural world and their loyal dogs, this film captures a vanishing way of life with warmth, intimacy, and respect.

Language: Italian with English subtitles.

What to expect

A thoughtful and visually rich documentary. Contains mild coarse language.

Rated M.

Accessibility

All cinemas have lift access and designated wheelchair space with companion seating options.

If you require a wheelchair-accessible seat, please call the Active Ageing team on 9278 4777 on booking your ticket so that appropriate seating can be reserved for you.

Parking and transport

All sessions are over 2 hours. We recommend travelling by public transport, taxi or rideshare where possible. If driving, please check parking restrictions carefully.

Tram: Routes 109 - stop 46

All parking in surrounding area has time restrictions.

Tickets

If you can bring your ticket with the QR code - either on tablet, mobile phone or in print - then please go straight to the cinema.

If you can't bring a copy of your ticket, don’t worry, we will have your name registered. Just make your way to the festival ticket collection desk at the venue.