Dark Inclusion (French: Diamant noir; also known as Dark Diamond) is a 2016 French drama film directed and co-written by Arthur Harari, and starring Niels Schneider and August Diehl. It tells the story of an aimless young man who decides he must avenge the wrong done to his father by his wealthy uncle, a diamond dealer in Antwerp. His plan is not as clever as he thinks and, after three of his helpers are killed, he ends up even more alienated.

Plot

Pier Ullman works at odd jobs and also does some break-ins with his friend Kevin for Rachid. One day he is informed of the death of his father, about whom he had no news for several years. He decides to avenge his father, who had been mistreated by Pier's grandfather and uncle. He makes contact with his father's family and works his way into their diamond business in Antwerp.

Cast

  • Niels Schneider as Pier Ulmann
  • August Diehl as Gabi Ulmann
  • Hans-Peter Cloos as Joseph Ulmann
  • Abdel Hafed Benotman as Rachid
  • Raphaële Godin as Luisa
  • Raghunath Manet as Vijay Sha Gopal
  • Jos Verbist as Rick De Vries
  • Guillaume Verdier as Kevin
  • Hilde Van Mieghem as Olga

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
César AwardsMost Promising ActorNiels SchneiderWon
Best First Feature FilmNominated
Jacques Deray PrizeWon
Louis Delluc PrizeBest First FilmNominated
Lumière AwardsBest Male RevelationNiels SchneiderNominated
Best First FilmNominated

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