11 Nov 2015
Francofonia
Master filmmaker Alexander Sokurov (Russian Ark) transforms a portrait of the world-renowned museum into a magisterial, centuries-spanning reflection on the relation between art, culture and power.
The Best Offer
A master of possession. A crime of obsession.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Geoffrey Rush Virgil Oldman
Jim Sturgess Robert
Sylvia Hoeks Claire Ibbetson
Donald Sutherland Billy Whistler
Maximilian Dirr Virgil's Assistant
Philip Jackson Fred
Dermot Crowley Lambert
Liya Kebede Sarah
Hannah Britland Terri
Brigitte Christensen The Sister
Kiruna Stamell Girl in the Bar
Caterina Capodilista Young Woman
瀬戸 玄 Housekeeper
Klaus Tauber Virgil's Assistant #1
Laurence Belgrave Virgil's Assistant #3
Sean Buchanan Virgil's Assistant #4
John Benfield Barman
Amanda Walker Owner
Miles Richardson Steirereck Maitre
Rita Davies Mrs. Derain
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