The Fall of the American Empire

Denys Arcand, multi-award winning Canadian director of the unforgettable “Barbarian Invasions”, is back with an ingenious and crucial commentary on late-stage capitalism, in the form of a crime drama.

Synopsis

A philosophy major working as a courier grabs two bags full of millions, thrown in the street after a failed robbery. With the help of a high-end escort and an ex-con accountant, he tries to launder the money.