2025 film by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani
Reflection in a Dead Diamond Promotional poster
French Reflet dans un diamant mort
Directed by Hélène Cattet Written by
Hélène Cattet
Bruno Forzani Produced by Pierre Foulon Starring Cinematography Manuel Dacosse Edited by Bernard Beets Production
Kozak Films
Les Films Fauves (LU)
Dandy Projects (IT)
Tobina Films (FR)
Savage Film
To Be Continued Distributed by
UFO Distribution
True Colours Release dates
16 February 2025 (2025-02-16 ) (Berlinale )
2 July 2025 (2025-07-02 ) (France) Running time
87 minutes Countries
Belgium
Luxembourg
Italy
France Languages
Reflection in a Dead Diamond French : Reflet dans un diamant mort 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]
The film an homage to the 1960s Eurospy films,[ 3] international co-production between Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg, it premiered on 16 February 2025 at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival , where it competed for the Golden Bear .[ 4]
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
Production
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]
Filming was wrapped up in December 2023.[ 1]
Release
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.[ 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]
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] 29th Fantasia International Film Festival for screening on 17 July 2025.[ 13]
It will be released in the French theaters on 2 July 2025,[ 14] [ 5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 73% of 11 critics' reviews are positive.[ 15]
Accolades
References
^ a b c Dams, Tim (2 May 2024). "True Colours adds Cattet & Forzani's 'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' to Cannes slate (exclusive)" . ScreenDaily . Retrieved 21 January 2025 . ^ "Reflection in a Dead Diamond" . Film Fund Luxembourg . 2 May 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025 .^ De Marco, Camillo (15 May 2024). "Italy's True Colours pins its hopes on foreign titles at Cannes" . Cineuropa ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025" . ScreenDaily . Retrieved 21 January 2025 . ^ a b "Reflet dans un diamant mort" [Reflection in a dead diamond]. Screen Brussels (in French). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025 .^ Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani (21 January 2025). "Reflection in a Dead Diamond" . Cineuropa . Retrieved 23 January 2025 . ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands" . Cineuropa . Retrieved 21 January 2025 . ^ Ntim, Zac (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection" . Deadline . Retrieved 21 January 2025 . ^ "Reflection in a Dead Diamond" . Berlinale . 16 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025 .^ Keslassy, Elsa (10 February 2025). "Shudder Buys 'Reflection in a Dead Diamond' for Multiple Territories Ahead of Berlin Festival Premiere (Exclusive)" . Variety ^ "Reflection in a dead diamond" . Luxembourg City Film Festival . Retrieved 20 February 2025 .^ Popp, Olivia (18 April 2025). "European productions set to make a great first impression at Tribeca" . Cineuropa . Retrieved 3 July 2025 . ^ Foreman, Alison (5 June 2025). "Ari Aster's 'Eddington' Will Open Fantasia Fest 2025 — More from the Second Wave Lineup" . Indiewire . Retrieved 23 June 2025 . ^ "Reflet Dans Un Diamant Mort" [Reflection in a Dead Diamond]. AlloCiné . Retrieved 14 February 2025 .^ "Reflection in a Dead Diamond " . Rotten Tomatoes Fandango Media . Retrieved 25 July 2025 .^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 21 January 2025 . ^ "Official competition the Luxembourg City Film Festival" . Luxembourg City Film Festival. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025 .
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