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Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Action · Thriller · Mystery · 2025

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

2025 Action · Thriller · Mystery 1h 27m

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6.1 / 10

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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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Directed by

Bruno Forzani · Hélène Cattet

Written by

Bruno Forzani · Hélène Cattet

Fabio Testi

Fabio Testi

John Diman (old)

Yannick Renier

Yannick Renier

John Diman (young)

Koen De Bouw

Koen De Bouw

Markus Strand

Maria de Medeiros

Maria de Medeiros

Laura

Thi-Mai Nguyen

Thi-Mai Nguyen

Serpentik

Céline Camara

Céline Camara

Amanda

Kézia Quental

Kézia Quental

Diva

Court is in session

Put Reflection in a Dead Diamond on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.