Film
Heysel 85
Drama · 1h 31m · in cinemas from 19 November
Where to see it
6 screenings in 1 city
6 screenings in Brussel
Flagey
Ixelles
- 21:15
About
In Brussels in 1985, a mayor's daughter and an Italian journalist are caught in the Heysel Stadium disaster before the European Cup final.
Heysel 85 is a fictional drama set in Brussels on 29 May 1985, as the Heysel Stadium prepares to host the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus. Marie (Violet Braeckman), the Brussels mayor's daughter and press officer, is responsible for making sure the evening goes smoothly. Luca Rossi (Matteo Simoni) is an Italian journalist sent to cover the match. The film follows them as their professional duties, family ties and moral responsibilities are tested when violence breaks out in the stands before kick-off, in the disaster in which 39 supporters died.
Based on Heysel Stadium disaster
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Matteo Simonias Luca Rossi
Violet Braeckmanas Marie Dumont
Josse De Pauwas Marc Dumont
Ben Segersas Filip Mertens
Fabrizio Rongioneas Albert Simons
Bobby Schofieldas Alan Kennedy
Jeroen Van der Venas Thomas Verbruggen- Dominique Dauweas Michael Schmuck
Jonathan Sawdonas Jeremy Bennett
Emanuela Ponzanoas Monica Fresia
Pieter Verelstas Frank Moulin
Julian De Backeras Broadcasting Director
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Teodora Ana Mihai
- Written by
- Teodora Ana Mihai, Lode Desmet, Isabelle Darras
- Countries
- Belgium, Romania, Netherlands, Germany
- Studios
- Menuetto, Les Films du Fleuve, Topkapi Films, Leitwolf Filmproduktion, Mobra Films
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 31 minutes
- Language
- Dutch, English, Italian, French
- In Belgian cinemas
- From 19 November 2026
Questions
How long is Heysel 85?
1 hour 31 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 51 minutes.
Where can I see Heysel 85?
There are 6 screenings at 2 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Heysel 85 in?
Heysel 85 is in Dutch, English, Italian and French. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.
Who is in Heysel 85?
Matteo Simoni plays Luca Rossi, with Violet Braeckman, Josse De Pauw, Ben Segers, Fabrizio Rongione and Bobby Schofield.
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