INTERVIEW | Giuseppe Tornatore on 'The Best Offer' Gallery
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INTERVIEW | Giuseppe Tornatore on 'The Best Offer' Gallery

Director Giuseppe Tornatore
Geoffrey Rush as Virgil Oldman, the protagonist who is both an art appraiser and an auctioneer © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
Oldman, exuding an aloof and unapproachable aura, reveals nothing of himself from the outset © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
Facing bidders moving millions, he determines the value of historical masterpieces like paintings and sculptures in mere seconds. This is the setting of the art auction in this film © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
“The reason I decided to depict the world of art auctions was the great fascination I felt for the profession of auctioneer. After all, their decisions alone determine the value of artworks and decide who will possess them.”
One day, Oldman receives a call from a young woman who wishes to sell the furniture and paintings in her home. This woman is Claire, the "client with no face" who graces the film's title © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
She is an unconventional heroine who holds the key to the protagonist's fate, yet remains unseen for much of the story. She is modeled after a woman with agoraphobia, a condition director Tornatore heard about © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
“Having nurtured the concept for the story for many years, the process of bringing it to life was a delightful experience, like meticulously preparing everything in advance to weave a grand tapestry.”
The crucial role that holds the key to the story is "played" by an automata, a Western-style mechanical doll © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
“I believe the ending of this film is very positive. It is a victory for those who believe in love, but it may seem like a dark ending for those who do not.”
“There is truth within falsehood.”This profound line is repeated throughout the film © 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl." title="665_giuseppe_tornatore_kanteishi_11" data-src="/galleries/images/000/174/390/medium/2ec2808a-838d-426c-a3df-9db52fe51407.jpg">
“What I wanted to convey with this film is love itself. If you don't understand its meaning, I hope you will watch it again and again.”
© 2012 Paco Cinematografica srl.
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