Reflection in a Dead Diamond
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Bruno Forzani
- Hélène Cattet
- Bruno Forzani
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| French | Reflet dans un diamant mort |
| Directed by | Hélène Cattet Bruno Forzani |
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| Produced by | Pierre Foulon |
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| Cinematography | Manu Dacosse |
| Edited by | Bernard Beets |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
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| Box office | $70,269[1] |
Reflection in a Dead Diamond (French: Reflet dans un diamant mort) is a 2025 action mystery thriller film written and directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. A homage to 1960s Eurospy films,[2] it follows John Diman (Fabio Testi), a septuagenarian retired spy living on the French Riviera, who fears his former enemies are back for a final fight when his intriguing next-door neighbor mysteriously disappears.[3][4]
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[5] It was released theatrically in Belgium on 30 April 2025 by Cinéart, in France on 25 June 2025 by UFO Distribution and in Italy on 3 July 2025 by Lucky Red.
John D, a retired spy in his 70s residing in a luxurious hotel on the French Riviera, is fascinated by his new neighbor, who kindles his memories of the Riviera's vibrant days in the 1960s. When his neighbor vanishes without a trace, John is forced to confront his past demons.
Cast
- Fabio Testi as John Diman
- Yannick Renier as young John Diman
- Koen De Bouw as Markus Strand
- Maria de Medeiros as the author
- Thi Mai Nguyen as Serpentik
- Céline Camara
- Kézia Quental as Cantatrice
Production
Release
Reflection in a Dead Diamond had its world premiere in the main competition of 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025.[8][9][10] In May 2024, the Italian sales company True Colours acquired worldwide rights to the film.[3] Ahead of the film's world premiere, Shudder acquired distribution rights to North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,[11] and released the film on its platform in these territories on 5 December 2025.[12]
The film competed in the official competition Grand Prix competition at the Luxembourg City Film Festival on 7 March 2025.[13] It competed in the International Narrative Competition section of the 24th Tribeca Film Festival and was screened on 9 June 2025.[14] It was also selected at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival for screening on 17 July 2025,[15] and showcased at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in 'Kinoscope' section in August 2025,[16] and in the "Strands: Cult" section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival on 13 October.[17][18]
On 13 October 2025, the film competed in the 58th Sitges Film Festival in the Oficial Fantàstic Competició section, vying for the various awards given in the section.[19][20] It was also screened in the Twilight Zone section of the 2025 Stockholm International Film Festival on 5 November.[21] It was presented in the Macabre Deams section of the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025.[22]
Reflection in a Dead Diamond was released theatrically in Belgium on 30 April 2025 by Cinéart, in France on 25 June 2025 by UFO Distribution and in Italy on 3 July 2025 by Lucky Red.[23][24][25][26]
