Reflection in a Dead Diamond (French: Reflet dans un diamant mort) is a 2025 action thriller mystery film directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. The film centres on 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 neighbour mysteriously disappears.[1][2]
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.
In January 2023, screen.brussels invested €150,000 in the film. Five days of the filming was done in Brussels out of a total of forty days.[5]
The film produced by Kozak Films, Les Films Fauves, Dandy Projects, Tobina Film with the backing of screen.brussels is distributed by UFO Distribution.[6]
In May 2024, the Italian sales company True Colours acquired worldwide rights to the film.[1]Shudder acquired distribution rights to North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Australia and New Zealand ahead of the film's world premiere.[10]