REFLECTION IN A DEAD DIAMOND

Step into the shadows of the Côte d’Azur for a screening of Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s latest masterpiece, Reflection in a Dead Diamond. This special presentation at the American Cinematheque offers a sophisticated “vibe” that is intensely stylish and surreal—a lush, kaleidoscopic journey that feels like a lucid daydream.

The film follows John D., a debonair retired spy whose tranquil life in a luxury hotel is shattered by a mysterious disappearance. As his past and present begin to blur, the audience is pulled into a visually arresting homage to 1960s Eurospy thrillers. Cattet and Forzani, masters of sensory cinema, craft a world of sumptuous production design and haunting narratives that challenge the boundaries of memory and reality.

This event is a cordial invitation to experience cinema as high art. Whether you are a devotee of European genre films or a lover of avant-garde storytelling, the atmosphere is one of collective wonder and intellectual intrigue. Join us for a celebratory evening that honors the visionary craft of modern filmmakers in the intimate, historic setting of the cinema.