Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025)
A fever-dream Eurospy thriller from Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, where glamour, memory, and madness converge on the sun-drenched Côte d'Azur.
Reflection in a Dead Diamond - Movie Information
- Original Title: Reflet dans un diamant mort
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 27m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: German, French, English, Spanish, Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 25, 2025 (France), October 9, 2025 (Germany - 16), July 17, 2025 (Brazil - 16), July 3, 2025 (Italy)
- Alternative Titles: Reflet dans un diamant mort (IT), Reflection in A Dead Diamond (DE), Błysk diamentu śmierci (PL)
- Production Companies: Kozak Films, Les Films Fauves, Dandy Projects, Tobina Film, Savage Film, To Be Continued, BNP Paribas Fortis, RTBF, ARTE France Cinéma, VOO & Be tv, Proximus
- Production Countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg
Reflection in a Dead Diamond - Plot
When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d'Azur is confronted by the demons and darlings of a lurid past in which moviemaking, memories and madness collide.
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Reflection in a Dead Diamond - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hélène Cattet
- Bruno Forzani
Main Cast
- Fabio Testi
- Yannick Renier
- Koen De Bouw
- Maria de Medeiros
- Thi-Mai Nguyen
- Céline Camara
- Kézia Quental
- Manon Beuchot
- Hervé Sogne
- Sylvia Camarda
Writers
- Bruno Forzani
- Hélène Cattet
Producers
- Pierre Foulon
Reflection in a Dead Diamond - FAQs
Where can you stream Reflection in a Dead Diamond?
Reflection in a Dead Diamond is available to stream on Shudder, AMC+, Philo, and the AMC+ channels on Amazon and Apple TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What is Reflection in a Dead Diamond about?
The film follows a suave 70-year-old ex-spy living in a Côte d'Azur luxury hotel whose quiet retirement is shattered when the mysterious woman next door vanishes. The disappearance plunges him into a hallucinatory collision of memories, moviemaking, and madness from his shadowy past.
Who directed Reflection in a Dead Diamond?
Reflection in a Dead Diamond was co-directed by Belgian filmmaking duo Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The pair are celebrated for their visually audacious genre work, including Amer and The Strange Colour of Your Body's Tears.
Who are the main actors in Reflection in a Dead Diamond?
The film stars Fabio Testi as the older John Diman and Yannick Renier as his younger self, alongside Koen De Bouw, Maria de Medeiros, Thi-Mai Nguyen, Céline Camara, Kézia Quental, Manon Beuchot, Hervé Sogne, and Sylvia Camarda.
Is Reflection in a Dead Diamond based on a true story?
No, Reflection in a Dead Diamond is an original work of fiction. The screenplay was written by directors Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, drawing on the visual language of classic European spy and giallo cinema rather than any real-world events or biographical source material.
When was Reflection in a Dead Diamond released?
Reflection in a Dead Diamond had its French release on June 25, 2025. It subsequently opened in Italy on July 3, 2025, in Brazil on July 17, 2025, and in Germany on October 9, 2025, with a US release scheduled for November 21, 2025.
How long is Reflection in a Dead Diamond?
Reflection in a Dead Diamond has a runtime of 87 minutes, making it a tightly paced, single-sitting experience. The film's compact length suits its fever-dream structure, keeping the sensory intensity of Cattet and Forzani's signature style focused and relentless throughout.
What visual style defines Reflection in a Dead Diamond?
The film is a maximalist sensory experience rooted in the giallo and Eurospy traditions. Directors Cattet and Forzani, working with cinematographer Manuel Dacosse, layer hyper-stylized imagery, fragmented memory sequences, and bold color work to blur the line between espionage thriller and hallucinatory art cinema.
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