![]() ![]() INSKEEP: They're essentially treasure hunting. But it's really fascinating to see how it unfolds. It's like being dropped into a part of the world that we never knew existed. It's amazing the fidelity these men have to it, how much it means to their lives, how they go about it. TURAN: Well, their life is so fascinating, and they're so deeply into it. ![]() ![]() INSKEEP: What makes these solitary men in the woods work as subjects for a film? Our film critic Kenneth Turan joins us to talk about this documentary. INSKEEP: The man in this scene pulls something from the dirt, could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. (SOUNDBITE OF DOCUMENTARY, "THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS") It follows a group of men, some in their 80s, who, with the help of their dogs, scavenge for truffles deep in the forests of northern Italy. One of the films on the short list for the Oscars is called "The Truffle Hunters." It's a documentary. ![]()
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