EN - The number-one box office hit in Flanders in 2003. When a key civil servant is murdered, the Antwerp police force puts its top crime investigators on the case: Vincke and Verstruyft . The trail leads to hitman Angelo Ledda. Showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Ledda finds it increasingly difficult to carry out assignments. When he discovers that he is being used in a political power game, he decides to bite the hand that feeds. Vincke and Verstruyft have a hard time trying to disentangle the web of intrigues, settlements and networks, in order to prevent further killings.
FR - Le film numéro 1 au Box-office flamand en 2003. Lorsqu’un fonctionnaire important est assassiné, la force de police d’Anvers met ses meilleurs enquêteurs sur le coup : Vincke et Verstruyft. La piste les mène au tueur à gages Angelo Ledda. Présentant les symptômes de la maladie d’Alzheimer, Ledda éprouve de plus en plus de difficultés à accomplir ses missions. Lorsqu’il découvre qu’il est utilisé dans un jeu de pouvoir de politiciens, celui-ci décide de se retourner contre ses employeurs. Vincke et Verstruyft ont du fil à retordre pour démêler le réseau d’intrigues et d’accords, afin d’empêcher de nouveaux meurtres d’être commis.
Info
| Title | The Memory of a Killer |
|---|---|
| Original title | De zaak Alzheimer |
| Original version | Dutch |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Features |
| Year of production | 2003 |
Credits
| Cast | Koen de Bouw, Werner Desmedt, Jan Decleir, Hilde De Baerdemaeker, Geert Van Rampelberg, Jo De Meyere, Gene Bervoets, Deborah Ostrega, ... |
|---|---|
| Photography | Danny Elsen |
| Editing | Philippe Ravoet, Yoohan Leyssens |
| Music | Stephen Warbeck |
Technical specs
| Running time film | 120’ |
|---|---|
| Running time series | 3 x 45’ |
| Release format | Super 35mm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Colour | Colour |
| Available in | 2D |
Partners
| Supported by | Flemish Audiovisual Fund, CoBo, Canal+, KFD |
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Festivals
2010: Festival EuroFilmColours (LVA) / EU Film Festival (CHN)
Awards
2004: International Critics Award (Festival De Cognac Du Film Policier) / Black Lion-Best Film Napapijri Award Best Actor Jan Decleir (Noir In Festival - The International Mystery Festival) / Osaka City Prize Jan Decleir (Osaka European Film Festival)
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Last edited on 17 April 2013