In The Art Thief, the pursuit of passion and love for art becomes the driving force that leads Stéphane Breitwieser into the criminal world of art theft. From an early age, Stéphane's fascination with art becomes a consuming passion, as he immerses himself in the world of masterpieces and art history books. However, his desire for art transcends the traditional role of an art enthusiast, as he becomes increasingly fixated on possessing the works he admires.

Stéphane's love for art evolves into an insatiable compulsion to acquire and possess valuable artworks, leading him to perpetrate a series of audacious art heists across Europe. The line between admiration and theft blurs for Stéphane, as he justifies his actions by viewing himself as...