La Chasse eux Truffes

by André Buytaers

GENRE COMEDY, FANTASY       LENGTH 43′       YEAR 2008

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

The hunting of truffles, as it is practiced in Italy, is a matter of secrets, and mutual trust as well. The discovery of this mushroom is a unique moment even for those who know how to pick it. In revealing the earth and the humus, appears the simple history of two beings: a man, Fred and a woman, Christine. Two fragile 40-year-olds, who meet at a difficult time in their life, when they both have to learn about loss and rupture. This particular summer, everyone decided to put their life in suspension, in the holiday home of Bruno, in Monte Castello, in Umbria …

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CAST

Benoît Verhaert
Catherine Wilkening

PRODUCTION

Producer: Climax Films, Asmodée Edern

TEAM

Director: André Buytaers
Producer: Climax Films, Asmodée Edern
Distribution: Big Bang Distribution
Writer: André Buyaers
Cinematographer: Jean-Paul De Zaeytijd

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