Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Reflection in a Dead Diamond
Promotional poster
FrenchReflet dans un diamant mort
Directed byHélène Cattet
Bruno Forzani
Written by
  • Hélène Cattet
  • Bruno Forzani
Produced byPierre Foulon
Starring
CinematographyManuel Dacosse
Edited byBernard Beets
Production
companies
  • 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
  • French
  • Italian
  • English

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]

The film an homage to the 1960s Eurospy films,[3] is produced by Pierre Foulon. An 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

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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

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Production

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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

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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.[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 will compete in the official competition Grand Prix competition at the Luxembourg City Film Festival on 7 March, 2025.[11]

It will be released in the French theaters on 2 July 2025,[12] and expected to be released in September 2025 in Belgium.[5]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear Reflection in a Dead Diamond Nominated [13]
Luxembourg City Film Festival 16 March 2025 The Grand Prix Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Reflection in a Dead Diamond". Film Fund Luxembourg. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  3. ^ De Marco, Camillo (15 May 2024). "Italy's True Colours pins its hopes on foreign titles at Cannes". Cineuropa.
  4. ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Reflet dans un diamant mort" [Reflection in a dead diamond]. Screen Brussels (in French). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  6. ^ Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani (21 January 2025). "Reflection in a Dead Diamond". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Reflection in a Dead Diamond". Berlinale. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  10. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (10 February 2025). "Shudder Buys 'Reflection in a Dead Diamond' for Multiple Territories Ahead of Berlin Festival Premiere (Exclusive)". Variety.
  11. ^ "Reflection in a dead diamond". Luxembourg City Film Festival. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Reflet Dans Un Diamant Mort" [Reflection in a Dead Diamond]. AlloCiné (in French). 15 October 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Official competition the Luxembourg City Film Festival". Luxembourg City Film Festival. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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