The Truffle Hunters: Special Screening
Vanishing old world traditions and culinary treasures come together in the documentary, The Truffle Hunters, which will be featured in a Special Screening hosted by Billings Farm & Museum on Saturday, November 20 at 3:00 PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Theater followed by a discussion and truffled refreshments.
The Special Screening will feature a post-film discussion with acclaimed Executive Producer, Geralyn Dreyfous, who will highlight the international conservation effort inspired by the film. Geralyn Dreyfous is one of the most prolific and successful producers in independent documentary film, with 154 credits ranging from Born Into Brothers, Allen vs Farrow, and The Hunting Ground to Won’t You Be My Neighbor and 2021 Sundance award nominee, Try Harder. Her films have won Academy Awards and Emmys.
Following the presentation guests will enjoy light refreshments featuring fresh truffles and truffle-inspired specialty offerings catered by Heart Rock Kitchen, paired with wine and Billings Farm cheese.
Tickets for the Special Screening and reception are $100 per person and must be reserved by November 12.
There will also be a general admission showing of The Truffle Hunters on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 PM. Seating is limited. Proceeds benefit the Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday screenings can be purchased online at or by phone at 802-457-5303.
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About the Film
The Truffle Hunters follows a vanishing breed of now elderly men and their faithful dogs through the forests of Northern Italy’s Piedmont region in search of the white Alba truffle, a prized delicacy, the most coveted of which can command astoundingly high prices at auction.
These savvy hunters are at one with nature while trusting their dogs’ keen sense of smell to unearth these culinary treasures. The last of a generation, the hunters show a mix of passion, humor, a sense of good-hearted adventure and pride in what they do, reflecting old world values and operating in tune with the gentle rhythms of life within environs of natural beauty.
Beginning in the new year, the 12th season of the Woodstock Vermont Film Series will feature 10 award-winning documentary films that reflect a vision to share place-based stories of people near and far, to engage local audiences, and to inspire conversations that increase connections with each other and our world. Showings take place on select Saturdays from January – March in the Billings Farm & Museum Theater. Film tickets and season passes will go on sale on November 22.
