The film features veteran actor Donald Sutherland as Billy Whistler, Virgil's long-time accomplice in art-market manipulation.
Fascinated by her mystery, Virgil becomes obsessed. He begins to find ancient mechanical parts scattered throughout her villa, which his friend (Jim Sturgess) identifies as pieces of a legendary 18th-century automaton. As Virgil slowly draws Claire out of her shell, he falls deeply in love, eventually revealing to her his secret room filled with priceless original portraits of women—the only "women" he has ever truly known. Thematic Analysis The Best Offer
Virgil Oldman is a master of his craft, capable of identifying the most subtle artistic forgeries, yet he is emotionally isolated and eccentric, always wearing gloves to avoid physical contact. His life changes when he is hired by (Sylvia Hoeks) to appraise her family’s massive art collection. Claire is a recluse who refuses to be seen, hiding behind walls and communicating only through doors. The film features veteran actor Donald Sutherland as
The lush, atmospheric score was composed by the legendary Ennio Morricone . As Virgil slowly draws Claire out of her
It was a major success in Italy, winning six David di Donatello Awards , including Best Film and Best Director.
(Italian: La migliore offerta ) is a 2013 Italian psychological thriller written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore . The film stars Geoffrey Rush as Virgil Oldman, a reclusive and meticulous art auctioneer whose life is upended by a mysterious, agoraphobic heiress. Plot Summary
The film explores the thin line between , not just in art but in human relationships.