The Best Offer (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance / Crime · Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · Starring Geoffrey Rush, Sylvia Hoeks
Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.
Where was The Best Offer filmed?
- Turin, Italy, Turin – The grand palazzo serves as a backdrop for the auction house and period setting. This historic Baroque palace is a signature location in Turin's architecture and represents the refined world of art dealing that frames the film's narrative
- Turin, Italy, Turin – Multiple exterior shots of Turin's elegant squares and streets throughout the film. The historic heart of Turin provides the atmospheric European setting for the protagonist's daily movements and encounters with the mysterious woman
- Turin, Italy, Turin – The museum's interior and collections appear as significant locations related to art and antiquities. The ornate palace museum reflects the film's obsession with art, beauty, and historical artifacts that drive the protagonist's passions
- Turin, Italy, Turin – The distinctive tall structure appears in cityscape shots establishing Turin's unique skyline. This iconic Turin landmark helps establish the film's northern Italian setting and adds visual distinctiveness to the city's character
- Piedmont countryside, Italy, Piedmont – The mysterious woman's countryside estate and garden sequences where the protagonist visits her isolated property. The remote Piedmont estates serve as the atmospheric setting for the increasingly unsettling relationship between the protagonist and the enigmatic woman