Directed by Dominique Baumard, Les règles de l'art is a detective comedy inspired by the spectacular burglary of the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris in 2010. With a tone oscillating between humor and suspense, the film follows three men embroiled in a case far too big for them.
It stars Melvil Poupaud, used to complex roles, as Yonathan, a luxury watch expert whose life is turned upside down when he teams up with Éric, a charismatic fence played by Sofiane Zermani. Alongside them, Julia Piaton and Steve Tientcheu complete a cast that promises to be full of energy and surprises.
The film was awarded the Prix Spécial du Jury at the Festival de l'Alpe d'Huez 2025, a festival renowned for celebrating the best in French comedy. This distinction underlines the film's original approach to the genre and its potential to appeal to a wide audience.
Les règles de l'art will be shown in cinemas from April 30, 2025.
Synopsis: Yonathan, a luxury watch expert with a monotonous daily routine, finds his life turned upside down when he joins forces with Éric, a fence and swindler. Fascinated by Eric's lifestyle, Yonathan loses all sense of proportion. Things come to a head when, to fulfill a commission from Éric, Jo, a burglar of genius, steals five masterpieces from the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris in 2010. From then on, the three men are drawn into an uncontrollable spiral. Inspired by a true story, *Les règles de l'art* reminds us that the heist of the century cannot be an amateur affair...
With a screenplay by Dominique Baumard and Benjamin Charbit, Les règles de l'art seems to play on the contrast between the clumsiness of the characters and the scale of the heist they pull off. The film could thus follow in the footsteps of crime comedies such as Ocean's Eleven for its heist aspect, or La Daronne for its blend of lightness and criminal tension.
Audiences who enjoy films inspired by true events and daring heist stories may find them to their liking, especially if the film succeeds in capturing the human dimension and dilemmas of its characters.
The burglary of the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris in 2010 was one of the most spectacular ever carried out in France. Five masterpieces by major artists such as Matisse and Modigliani were stolen in the middle of the night by a lone burglar. The case, with its many twists and turns, has inspired several documentaries and news reports. Here, the film seems to offer a retelling, with a touch of humor and a group dynamic that departs from strict reality.
With its mix of humor and suspense, Les règles de l'art promises to be a thrilling plunge into the world of art theft, supported by an attractive cast and a plot that blends amateurism and criminal genius. Inspired by a shocking crime story, this film will appeal to both fans of lightcomedy and those with a penchant for well-crafted crime stories.
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