The Great Riviera Bank Robbery

Set against a backdrop of European political turmoil, the events reflect the era when ultranationalist networks and organized crime intersect. The Riviera becomes a crossroads of politics, money, and crime, shaping the investigators' pursuit.

Nice, France, on the glamorous Mediterranean coast, sets the stage for a heist that blends luxury with danger. The film uses the city's sewers and a nearby villa as key locations, emphasizing the contrast between seaside glamour and criminal underworld. The Riviera setting provides a vivid backdrop for a politically charged crime plot that centers on money, power, and betrayal.

🗝️ Crime & Politics

Criminal action is inseparable from political motive, with Bert's plan framed as a means to fund a political cause. The alliance with local gangsters shows how ideology can be co-opted by financial incentives. The plan's complexity—the breach from below, the welded vault—highlights the blend of strategy and opportunism. The outcome reveals that political aims can be compromised by greed and risk.

💰 Greed

Shared loot dynamics reveal how money fuels tension within the group. The gang negotiates a fair split to avoid recrimination, illustrating how greed can erode loyalties. The pursuit by authorities is timed with money moving through illicit channels, showing money's power to corrupt.

👮 Law & Order

The police struggle to piece together the crime, relying on networks and informants. The investigation escalates from misdirection to a full-scale crackdown, culminating in arrests and the return of the stolen assets. The film contrasts the criminals' clandestine planning with the procedural rigidity of law enforcement.