Documentary on JR's 'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' Airs on France 5

A documentary titled 'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' directed by Vincent Lorca and co-written by Émile Abinal will air on France 5 on Friday, June 19 at 10:55 PM. The film chronicles the creation of JR's monumental and ephemeral installation at the Pont-Neuf in Paris, which involved over 850 people and cost €10.9 million in private funding. The project, conceived by JR and Vladimir Yavachev (nephew of Christo and director of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's projects), pays homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 wrapping of the Pont-Neuf. The documentary provides behind-the-scenes access, following the process from the quarries of Saint-Maximin to the hangars of Orly where a full-scale prototype was built. It features interviews with engineers, technicians, and workers, highlighting the collective effort. The film also includes archival footage from the Christo and Jeanne-Claude foundation and a soundscape by Thomas Bangalter. The installation itself runs from June 6 to June 28, 2026.