American Star (film)

American Star is a 2024 neo-noir thriller film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego and written by Nacho Faerna. The film stars Ian McShane as an aging assassin tasked with one last hit in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island's people and culture, and uncovers a shipwreck containing a mysterious artifact. The film explores themes of redemption, morality, and the search for meaning in the face of violence and mortality. It premiered at the 2024 Glasgow Film Festival.