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Reflection in a Dead Diamond
2025 film by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reflection in a Dead Diamond (French: Reflet dans un diamant mort) is a 2025 action thriller mystery film written and directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. A homage to the 1960s Eurospy films,[1] it follows John Diman (Fabio Testi), a septuagenarian retired spy living in Côte d’Azur, who fears his former enemies are back for a final fight when his intriguing next-door neighbor mysteriously disappears.[2][3]
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[4] It was theatrically released in France on 2 July by UFO Distribution.
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Synopsis
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
- Thi Mai Nguyen as Serpentik
- Céline Camara
- Kézia Quental as Cantatrice
Production
In January 2023, screen.brussels invested €150,000 in the film. Five days of the filming were done in Brussels out of a total of forty days.[5] Filming wrapped in December 2023.[2]
It is produced by Kozak Films, Les Films Fauves, Dandy Projects, Tobina Film with the backing of screen.brussels, and is distributed by UFO Distribution in France.[6]
Release
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Reflection in a Dead Diamond had its world premiere on 16 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[7][8][9]
In May 2024, the Italian sales company True Colours acquired worldwide rights to the film.[2] Ahead of the film's world premiere, Shudder acquired distribution rights to North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,[10] and will release the film on its platform in these territories on December 5, 2025.
It competed in the official competition Grand Prix competition at the Luxembourg City Film Festival on 7 March, 2025.[11]
The film competed in the International Narrative Competition section of the 24th Tribeca Film Festival and was screened on 9 June 2025.[12] It was also selected at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival for screening on 17 July 2025,[13] and showcased at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in 'Kinoscope' section in August 2025,[14] and in 'Strands: Cult' section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival on 13 October 2025.[15][16] On 13 October, it also competed in the 58th Sitges Film Festival in the 'Oficial Fantàstic Competició' section, vying for the various awards given in the section.[17][18]
It was screened in Twilight Zone section of the 2025 Stockholm International Film Festival on 5 November 2025.[19] It will be presented in 'Macabre Deams - 2025' section of the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025.[20]
It was released in the French theaters on 2 July 2025,[21] and expected to be released in September 2025 in Belgium.[5]
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Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 14 critics' reviews are positive.[22]
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