Rififi

A classic of the heist genre, this 1955 film follows the story of a group of criminals who meticulously plan and execute a daring jewelry store robbery in Paris. The film is renowned for its nearly silent, 30-minute heist sequence, which is a masterclass in tension and precision. Directed by Jules Dassin, who also stars in the film, it won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie features standout performances from Jean Servais and Carl Möhner. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.