Truffle
2008•1h 12m•
★6.0(7 ratings)
ComedyScience FictionHorror
Overview
Chaos ensues after global warming transforms a working-class Montreal neighborhood into a world Mecca for truffles.
Director
Kim NguyenWriters
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Chaos ensues after global warming transforms a working-class Montreal neighborhood into a world Mecca for truffles.
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The original title is "Truffe" (FR).
The runtime is 72 minutes (1h 12m).
The film was directed by Kim Nguyen.
The screenplay was written by Kim Nguyen.
The score was composed by Julien Knafo.
Cinematography was handled by Nicolas Bolduc.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 55 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1031288.
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Average
7 votes
Truffe
Released
Français
Canada
