Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Reflet dans un diamant mort

Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani return with a high-concept, pulpy and thrillingly kaleidoscopic ride that pays tribute to classic European spy capers of yesteryear.

Screening dates and booking

Check which tickets are still available across the festival – and find out about extra ticket releases and standby queues.

Credits

  • Directors-screenwriters

    Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani

  • With

    Fabio Testi, Yannick Renier, Koen De Bouw

  • Belgium-Luxembourg-Italy-France 2025. 87min

  • Courtesy of

    Shudder

  • Languages

    French, Italian, English

    With English subtitles

  • Certificate

    LFF18

Introduction

John, a former spy who lives in a luxury seaside hotel, is entranced by his neighbour, who reminds him of Serpentik, a nemesis from his glory days. After the woman disappears, he becomes engulfed in a swirl of gory flashbacks as he tries to piece together his past. Singularly creative, full of vintage glamour and European charm, it’s the kind of film one would expect from the directors of Amer.

Diana Cipriano

Content warning

Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury, nudity, and sex.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

Missed out?

More tickets may become available for these screenings before and during the festival. Find out about extra ticket releases and standby queues.

Our programmers recommend...

Decorado

Alberto Vázquez follows up Birdboy: The Forgotten Children and Unicorn Wars with this surreal animated tale about confronting authority and status quo.

Read more about Decorado

The Holy Boy

This gripping Italian chiller details a grief-stricken teacher’s discovery of dark secrets in a remote village community.

Read more about The Holy Boy

Kim Novak’s Vertigo

Alexandre O. Philippe’s latest film essay is a conversation with cinema icon and mental health activist Kim Novak about Hollywood, ghosts and finding herself as an artist.

Read more about Kim Novak’s Vertigo