Maybe it would be worth finding out what exactly is locking it mechanically making the handles have no effect, once you know that maybe it would be as simple as using a core drill through the door card and metal plate in an inconpicupous location such as behind the walnut strip and manipulating the mechanism. This could then be easily repaired by gluing back the door card cut out and soldering/JBWelding back the metal cut out.
What about the storage compartment? can you break this out and fix it afterwards? I seem to recall the module is behind this to the left of the speaker.
You can see it clearly in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU7qwuzEyK8
It might be worth removing the Driver's door to evaulate - also order some of tehse clips ready for refitting as they are designed to be once-use only.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292519594770
Also, have you tried disconnecting the battery for a while and reconnecting? Maybe the controle module needs resetting.