American Night, a thriller-crime film in a world of art

“American Night” is a thriller-crime film directed by Alessio Della Valle, released in 2021.

The plot is set in a world of art and crime, where the life of a young artist is intertwined with a dark web of corruption and violence.

The story follows John Kaplan, played by actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, an artist at a crossroads in his life.

John is a talented painter who has been struggling to find his place in the competitive art world.

Despite his talent, he feels trapped in a cycle of debt and despair, leading him to make questionable decisions.

John's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes involved in an art heist that goes wrong. During the heist, he encounters a group of criminals led by a ruthless gangster named “The King,” played by actor Emile Hirsch.

This encounter drags him into a world of violence and betrayal, where loyalties are fleeting and people's lives are at stake.

As the plot progresses, John becomes a pawn in the power play between criminals and law enforcement.

Tension mounts when it is revealed that the art theft is linked to a series of murders and conspiracies that threaten to destabilize the city. John is forced to navigate a maze of deceit and manipulation as he tries to protect those he loves and find a way out of his situation.

As the climax of the film approaches, John is faced with difficult decisions that will test his character and his desire to escape his life of crime.

The story culminates in a shocking denouement that reveals the true motivations of the characters and the consequences of their actions.