The Memory of a Killer (De Zaak Alzheimer)

*The Memory of a Killer* (De Zaak Alzheimer) is a Belgian crime drama based on true events. It follows a retired, semi-illiterate hitman named Angelo Ledda, suffering from early Alzheimer’s. As his memory fades, he becomes uncertain about his past actions. When his former employer’s daughter seeks justice for her father’s murder, Angelo’s memory lapses threaten to expose him. The film explores themes of aging, morality, and the impact of memory loss on identity, portraying how Alzheimer’s affects not just cognition but also the moral fabric of a person’s life.