Diamond 13 (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Mat
(played by Gérard Depardieu) — protagonist
Mat is an aging, worn police officer whose enervation and alcoholism have made him unacceptable as a law enforcer. During a hostage incident, he shoots the criminal using the woman as a human shield,...
Franck
(played by Olivier Marchal) — protagonist
Franck is Mat's former buddy who has switched sides and become involved in drug trafficking. Believing that Mat's misery and compromised position may make him willing to overlook his criminal activiti...
Calhoune
(played by Asia Argento) — supporting
Ladje
(played by Aurélien Recoing) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Calhoune → Mat
(Professional Investigator Confronting A Suspect) — Calhoune's questioning places Mat under suspicion and pressure as the investigation into Franck's death develops.
Calhoune confronts Mat with evidence of his past association with Franck and questions him about an alleged alliance between Franck and Ladje.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Ladje → Mat
(Conflict Criminal Figure Pressing For Information) — Ladje's demand for information puts Mat between criminal interests and the authorities seeking control of the case.
The plot says Ladje has an interest in the missing information and presses Mat for answers.
Mat → Franck
(Narrative Former Buddies Drawn Into A Criminal Investigation) — Their past connection draws Mat into Franck's dangerous effort to expose drug trafficking and remains central to Mat's pursuit of Franck's killer.
Franck is described as Mat's former buddy. He contacts Mat to propose exposing a drug-trafficking operation, and Mat continues investigating after Fra...
Story Analysis
Mat pursues the truth about Franck's death while criminal, political, and police interests struggle to control damaging information.
Plot Progression
A Call from Franck
— Mat starts his day at a fatal racing crash and then learns Franck wants to meet. Franck's plan to expose drug trafficking draws Mat into a case he initially resists.
Suspicion After the Killing
— Franck is killed, and Mat becomes a focus of suspicion and pressure. Calhoune questions his connection to Franck while disciplinary proceedings suspend him.
A Wider Web of Power
— Mat continues looking into the death and searches for information Franck may have held. The inquiry points toward political and police interests, while Ladje also seeks answers.
Threats Without Answers
— A witness connected to Franck is found murdered, but testimony still does not identify Franck's killer. Authorities, criminals, and powerful figures compete over the case as Mat's investigation remain...
