The Louvre Museum, one of the most iconic and respected museums in the world, is about to get a new adaptation, this time on the big screen and television. In October 2025, a group of thieves, described as “Sunday thieves”, managed to invade the Apollo Gallery of the Louvre and steal eight historical pieces of the French Crown, valued at approximately 88 million euros. The crown of Empress Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, was abandoned by the criminals and was found damaged on the streets of Paris. The case generated an internal crisis in the Louvre Museum and culminated in the replacement of its president, Laurence des Cars. So far, seven suspects have been arrested, but the stolen jewels remain missing.
The French publisher Flammarion announced that it has sold the rights to the book “Main Basse Sur le Louvre” to the production company Iconoclast, which will be responsible for the film adaptation. The film will be directed by Romain Gavras, known for films like “Athena” and “Our Day Will Come”. A British production company also acquired the rights to develop a documentary series about the case. The book, written by journalists Jean Michel Décugis, Jérémie Pham Lê and Nicolas Torrent, details how the group managed to invade the museum and steal the French Crown jewels.
In terms of production, the details are still scarce, but we can imagine that Romain Gavras’ direction will be able to convey a tense and exciting atmosphere, mixing elements of suspense and drama. The cast has not been announced yet, but it is likely to be composed of experienced actors in suspense and drama roles. The screenplay may be written by one of the main authors of suspense in cinema, such as Júlio Médica or Marcelo Rospide. The photography, in turn, may be done by one of the best cinematographers in the world, such as the Brazilian Pedro Gutiérrez.
The production may address themes such as organized crime, corruption, and the loss of cultural values. The case highlights how the theft of art has become part of the international organized crime market, becoming a gold mine for criminals. It is likely that the documentary series will explore the social and cultural implications of the event, including the internal crisis in the Louvre Museum and the replacement of its president.
