Maritaud began to garner recognition after starring in a string of French independent films, most notably BPM (Beats per Minute).
[1] In 2018, Maritaud attracted further attention for his role in the independent film Sauvage, in which he played a homeless sex worker.
[2] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote that "Maritaud’s performance has power".
[3] Tara Brady of The Irish Times wrote, "Félix Maritaud is a heartbreaking revelation as a sex worker seeking intimacy in France".
[7] In 2020, Maritaud starred in a French short film titled Dustin, which was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival,[8] but was not able to be screened due to the cancellation of the festival in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in France.