Tempesta

Patrick Donovan, an American art appraiser, travels to Venice to verify the authenticity of three paintings at the Galleria dell'Accademia. Before he can complete his evaluation of the painting La Tempesta, the artwork is stolen during a robbery. As he attempts to recover the missing piece, Donovan finds himself suspected by the police and caught in a complex web of forgery, betrayal, and murder. He seeks help from various figures, including the daughter of the museum director and a powerful dealer, to uncover the truth.

This drama was directed by Tim Disney, marking the first of two films he directed, followed by American Violet in 2008. The screenplay was written by Bill Haney, Philippe Browning, and Juan Manuel de Prada. The main cast features Scot Williams as the lead character, along with Natalia Verbeke, Rutger Hauer, Valentina Cervi, Gaetano Carotenuto, and Malcolm McDowell. A co-production involving several countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, the film has a runtime of 96 minutes. Audience reception has been generally low, with a rating of 4.7/10 on IMDb based on 315 votes and a rating of 4.9/10 on TMDB from 14 votes.