Louvre’s $100 million jewel heist to be adapted for the big screen
Summary
A $100 million jewel theft at the Louvre museum in Paris last year will be made into a movie. Director Romain Gavras is creating the film based on a new book about the robbery, but the stolen jewels have not yet been found despite arrests and investigation.Key Facts
- The robbery happened on October 19, 2025, at the Louvre museum.
- Thieves stole jewels worth about $100 million.
- The director Romain Gavras will adapt the story into a film.
- The movie is based on a book titled "Main basse sur le Louvre" ("A grab at the Louvre").
- The book is written by journalists from Le Parisien, Le Monde, and Paris Match.
- The stolen jewels remain missing even after arrests and seven months of investigation.
- The heist caused a security crisis and led to the replacement of the Louvre’s director.
- The crime highlights how art theft has become a profitable business for criminals.
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