They were in charge. Until they weren't.
When 39 people are killed prior to the European Cup at the Brussels Heysel stadium in 1985, the mayor's daughter and an Italian journalist are torn between their professional assignments, family, and human nature.
Heysel 85 (2026) is a drama and history film directed by Teodora Ana Mihai, released on November 18, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Matteo Simoni, Violet Braeckman, Josse De Pauw and Ben Segers.
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Matteo Simoni
as Luca Rossi
Violet Braeckman
as Marie Dumont
Josse De Pauw
as Marc Dumont
Ben Segers
as Filip Mertens
Fabrizio Rongione
as Albert Simons
Bobby Schofield
as Alan Kennedy
Jeroen Van der Ven
as Thomas Verbruggen
Dominique Dauwe
as Michael Schmuck
Jonathan Sawdon
as Jeremy Bennett
Emanuela Ponzano
as Monica Fresia
Pieter Verelst
as Frank Moulin
Julian De Backer
as Broadcasting Director
Directed by Teodora Ana Mihai, written by Teodora Ana Mihai, Lode Desmet and Isabelle Darras, produced by Bo De Group, Hans Everaert and Maudy van Bree.
A dense, minute-by-minute account of the tragic events of 29 May 1985 at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels. From the very first moments, the atmosphere is tense; as spectators, we share the same awareness as those in charge that day. The warning signs were there from the beginning, and the elements needed to foresee and prevent the disaster were already in place. I appreciated the film’s chosen perspective, the strong…
Reviewed on February 14, 2026
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The main cast of Heysel 85 (2026) includes Matteo Simoni, Violet Braeckman, Josse De Pauw, Ben Segers and Fabrizio Rongione. The film was directed by Teodora Ana Mihai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Heysel 85 was released on November 18, 2026 and runs for 1h 31m.
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