Trifole Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		2.5
Overall		3.5

Trifole Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman May 4, 2026

If Trifole traffics in much the same content and even much the same territory as the appealing documentary The Truffle Hunters, a sudden psychedelic surge toward the end of the film might suggest that some of the harvested foodstuffs in the story might not be truffles, but instead so-called "magic mushrooms". At least it might be joked that whatever was consumed to produce such a climactic vision, at least it wasn't in the same poisonous league as the mushrooms that provide part of the plot underpinnings of Ozon's When Fall Is Coming, since focal character Dalia (Ydalie Turk, who also co-wrote and who is the partner of co-writer and director Gabriele Fabbro) seemingly survives it all. What's a bit odd about this change in the third act is that the first part of the film is actually quite like the above referenced documentary in more than one way, offering an up close and personal view of an aged truffle hunter named Igor (Umberto Orsini), grandfather of Dalia.

Dalia is evidently something of a recalcitrant youth, sent by her mother (Igor's daughter) to look in on the elder paterfamilias, and while the two initially mix like oil and water, of course a bond is formed and an injury to Igor means Dalia has to pick up the "family business", so to speak, though she's helped in her efforts by a major featured character in the story, an adorable little dog named Birba. The first part of the film is a slow but idyllic look at two characters getting to know each other in a rustic but still incredibly scenic environment. Things start to get more overtly melodramatic once Dalia starts hunting a mythical truffle of sorts, and things go Full Gonzo in the last act, as some kind of weird pagan festival unfolds that may or may not actually be happening.

Trifole Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Trifole is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Cohen Media Group's Contemporary Classics imprint with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 1.85:1. As of the writing of this review, the IMDb really doesn't have any substantial technical information, but a cursory internet search suggests the Arri Alexa Mini was used, though I still don't have any authoritative information on the resolution of the DI. One way or the other, this is an incredibly captivating looking presentation that offers some really gorgeous wide framings of the Italian countryside, while also offering some extreme close-up framings where fine detail on faces and fabrics of costumes is excellent. Some of the "artier" moments offer lens flares and diffused lighting sources, and so a certain degree of softness or lack of fine detail should probably be expected. The palette is often quite sumptuous throughout, especially in some of the outdoor material.

Trifole Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Trifole features DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 options. The film is officially listed as being in both Italian and English, but really the Italian language moments take precedence, and unfortunately (for those of us who thought Cohen had stopped doing this), the English subtitles are forced during the Italian moments. That niggling qualm aside, the sound design is probably more interesting in its use of several iconic classical Italian composers ranging from Vivaldi to Respighi, with a wide array of nicely performed compositions filling the soundtrack. Outdoor material does show increased spaciousness and surround activity in the 5.1 track. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly. Optional English subtitles for the actual English spoken moments are available.

Trifole Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Behind the Scenes Featurette (HD; 8:40) looks like phone video.


• Interview with Star Umberto Orsini (HD; 1:47) is subtitled in English.


• Interview with Director Gabriele Fabbro (HD; 10:07)


• Interview with Star Ydalie Turk (HD; 9:20)


• Recording the Score (HD; 5:49) shows some of the classical repertoire being recorded. Subtitled in English.


• Theatrical Trailer (HD; 1:53)

Trifole Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

I have to admit I was slightly taken aback to see relative unknown Ydalie Turk was given top billing in the on screen credits list, over the legendary Umberto Orsini, though it's perhaps salient to note that Orsini gets top billing in the trailer and on the credit listing on the back cover. One way or the other, Orsini is the real standout here, offering an almost magical realist take on what it means to be a truffle hunter. Technical merits are solid and the supplements appealing. Recommended.