Killing Blues

Max is a ruthless professional hitman who suddenly finds himself unable to perform his job after developing a tendency to faint at the sight of blood. Faced with a ruined schedule and pressure from his boss and wife to keep earning, he must find a new career path. He receives unexpected help from his young neighbors, Karim and Stéphanie, who are unaware of his true identity. As Max forms an unlikely bond with the couple and explores a new role in a call center, his violent history eventually resurfaces.

This Belgian-French comedy was written and directed by Cécilia Rouaud, marking the first film in a series of three listed works by the director. The movie stars François Damiens as Max, alongside William Lebghil, Laura Felpin, Vanessa Paradis, Bruno Podalydès, and Lucile de la Morena. Produced by Artémis Productions, La Classe américaine, and Fireflight, the film had a budget of 4 million USD. Since its release in April 2023, it has received moderate audience feedback, holding a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 755 votes and a 5.6/10 on TMDB from 103 votes.