“The Truffle Hunters” – (PG-13) 1 hour 24 minutes. (In Italian with English subtitles). In response to popular demand, we are happy to finally bring this film, that won the hearts of so many, to Boothbay Harbor, opening Friday, Nov. 5.

Deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of determined old men, often defying their wives’ good sense, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle—which to date has resisted modern science's efforts at cultivation. They're guided by a secret culture and training passed down through generations, as well as by the noses of their cherished and loyal dogs.

They live a simpler, slower way of life, in harmony with their animals and their picture-perfect land, untethered to cell phone screens or the Internet, opting instead to prioritize in-person connections and community. The demand for white truffles increases year after year, and as the supply decreases, the truffle hunters' secrets are more coveted than ever. However, as it soon becomes clear, these ageing men may just hold something much more valuable than even this prized delicacy: the secret to a rich and meaningful life.

Friday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

“A fascinating glimpse inside a world of arcane knowledge and the luxury market that feeds off it. A constant feast for the eyes and a nourishment for the soul, giving the illusion of a journey back in time to a pre-technology age of simpler pleasures.” –The Hollywood Reporter

Coming soon

“The Lost Leonardo,” two shows only, Friday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.

Learn about the inside story behind the Salvador Mundi, the most expensive painting ever sold at $450 million. From the moment the painting is bought for $1175 at a shady New Orleans auction house, and the restorer discovers masterful Renaissance brushstrokes under the heavy varnish of its cheap restoration, the Salvador Mundi’s fate is determined by an insatiable quest for fame, money and power. As its price soars, so do questions about its authenticity: is this painting really by Leonardo da Vinci?

"An enthralling, globe-trotting story of greed. It plays out like a detective mystery and feels as meticulously plotted as an art heist." --NPR/KCRW

“Spencer,” inside the mind of Princess Diana on the Christmas weekend at Sandringham when she decides to divorce Prince Charles. Starring Kristen Stewart, in what is being touted as an Oscar-worthy performance. Opens Friday, Nov. 12 for one week.

“Spencer is a biopic of Princess Diana with an atmospheric aesthetic that will make the viewer's skin crawl. After the last season of The Crown, one might wonder if there's room for another story about her; Larraín's film proves there still is.” —The Atlantic

“Michelangelo, Love and Death,” Exhibition on Screen’s in-depth exploration of the life and work of the man often called the greatest artist in the history of the world. One show only: Friday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m.