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Vincke and Verstuyft are one of the best detective teams of the Antwerp police force. When they are confronted with the disappearance of a top official and the murder of two prostitutes, the trail leads to the almost retired assassin Angelo Ledda. Since Ledda starts showing symptoms of Alzheimer's, it's getting more and more difficult to complete his contracts. When he has to murder a 12-year old call-girl, he refuses and becomes a target himself. While Vincke and Verstuyft are chasing him and counting the corpses, Ledda is taking care of his employers.
A hitman, suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease, undertakes one last contract. As his memory fades, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy, blurring the lines between his past actions and his present reality. He must race against time to uncover the truth before his mind completely erases it.
The Memory of a Killer was critically acclaimed for its gripping plot, strong performances, and atmospheric direction. It was praised as a sophisticated and intelligent thriller that effectively blended suspense with a poignant exploration of memory and identity. The film garnered significant attention both domestically in Belgium and internationally.
Praised for its suspenseful and complex narrative.
Applauded for Koen De Bouw's compelling performance as the conflicted protagonist.
Noted for its dark and atmospheric visual style.
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Won the Golden Film award in the Netherlands, and multiple awards at the Sitges Film Festival, including Best Actor for Koen De Bouw.
The film was the first Belgian film to be officially selected for the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.
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