Louvre Jewel Heist Inspires Film and Documentary Projects

A major jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris is being adapted for both a feature film and a documentary, even as the stolen treasures remain missing and an investigation continues. The project is based on a new investigative book about the robbery, which saw thieves escape with historic French crown jewels valued at approximately 100 million euros.

French director Romain Gavras will helm the feature film adaptation. The film rights to the book, Main basse sur le Louvre (A Grab at the Louvre), have been acquired by the production company Iconoclast. Separately, a British producer has acquired the rights for a documentary series. The book, released this week, was written by three journalists from French publications.

The robbery occurred on the morning of October 19, 2025, shortly after the museum opened. According to the book's account, a group of thieves used a vehicle equipped with a mechanical lift to access the Apollo Gallery from a balcony overlooking the River Seine. They smashed a window and then broke into two display cases. The operation, which involved accomplices waiting outside, lasted only a few minutes.

The stolen items included eight priceless jewels from the...