Question 1

What real-life football rivalry was referenced in a scene with actor Gene Bervoets?

Accepted Answer

The director, an RAFC supporter, had actor Gene Bervoets (a Beerschot supporter) whistle the RAFC anthem in a car scene, referencing the century-old rivalry between the two Antwerp football clubs.

Question 2

Which detective team investigates a case involving a killer with Alzheimer's in Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

Detectives Vincke and Verstuyft, one of Antwerp's best police teams, investigate disappearances and murders that lead to retired assassin Angelo Ledda, who is developing Alzheimer's.

Question 3

What popular 1990s youth series appears in the café scene, and which actor connects to it?

Accepted Answer

In the café scene, characters watch "Buiten de Zone" (season 2, episode 2). Actor Dirk Roofthooft, who plays Bieke's father in the film, appeared in that series.

Question 4

Which major festivals featured 'The Memory of a Killer' as an official selection?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004, BFI London Film Festival in 2003, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2008, and Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 5

Who acquired the remake rights for 'The Memory of a Killer'?

Accepted Answer

Focus Features, Universal Pictures' independent boutique, acquired the remake rights for the film.

Question 6

What football club rivalry Easter egg appears in a car scene?

Accepted Answer

Director Erik Van Looy, an RAFC supporter, had actor Gene Bervoets whistle the RAFC anthem in a car scene, referencing the century-old rivalry between RAFC and Beerschot football clubs in Antwerp.

Question 7

Which festivals selected this Belgian crime thriller?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at Toronto International Film Festival (2004), BFI London Film Festival (2003), Mar del Plata International Film Festival (2005), and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2008).

Question 8

What makes assassin Angelo Ledda's final jobs particularly challenging?

Accepted Answer

Angelo Ledda is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, making it increasingly difficult to complete his contracts, especially when he refuses to murder a 12-year-old call-girl.

Question 9

What cameo appears in the police department scene?

Accepted Answer

Jef Geeraerts, the writer of the original novel, can be seen on a bench at the police department in the film.

Question 10

Which studio acquired the remake rights to this film?

Accepted Answer

Focus Features, Universal Pictures' independent boutique, acquired the remake rights to 'The Memory of a Killer'.

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