The Louvre's Heroes: A Family Adventure During World War II

The film recounts the secret rescue of the Louvre's artworks by Babi Maklouf Benhamou, a night watchman, facing the imminent German invasion.

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From September 23 to 29, 2026, the cinema in Neuilly-sur-Seine presents 'The Louvre's Heroes', a film depicting the rescue of the museum's artworks against the backdrop of the German invasion.

Paris, 1939. Babi Maklouf Benhamou, a night watchman at the Louvre Museum and an art enthusiast, is entrusted with a perilous mission. As World War II breaks out and the German invasion looms, the museum's curator, Jacques Jaujard, organizes the secret transfer of major artworks to keep them out of Nazi hands.
Babi agrees to transport the masterpieces in one of the trucks, but on one condition: that his entire family accompanies him on this adventure. This decision marks the beginning of an epic and dangerous journey across occupied France.
The fate of the Louvre's invaluable treasures thus becomes inextricably linked to that of Babi Maklouf's family, in a race against time to preserve cultural heritage.
The film, with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and presented in French (VF), is suitable for all audiences. Screenings are held from Tuesday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Neuilly-sur-Seine (29/09/2026)