Heysel 85
“They were in charge. Until they weren't.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-03
Top Cast
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Matteo Simoni
Luca Rossi
Violet Braeckman
Marie Dumont
Josse De Pauw
Marc Dumont
Ben Segers
Filip Mertens
Fabrizio Rongione
Albert Simons
Bobby Schofield
Alan Kennedy
Jeroen Van der Ven
Thomas Verbruggen
Dominique Dauwe
Michael Schmuck
Jonathan Sawdon
Jeremy Bennett
Emanuela Ponzano
Monica Fresia
Pieter Verelst
Frank Moulin
Julian De Backer
Broadcasting Director
Aran Bertetto
Alessandro Gamba
Michel de Warzee
Bernard Dubois
Bruno Georis
UEFA President
Barnaby Apps
Sir John Smith
Richard Wells
Joe Fagan
Anne-Claire
Francoise Dumont
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teodora Ana Mihai
- Screenplay & Story
- Teodora Ana Mihai, Lode Desmet, Isabelle Darras
- Original Score
- Anna Katherina Bauer
- Original Title
- Heysel 85
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Romania, Netherlands, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Menuetto, Les Films du Fleuve, Topkapi Films, Leitwolf Filmproduktion, Mobra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teodora Ana Mihai
Teodora Ana Mihai, Lode Desmet, Isabelle Darras
Anna Katherina Bauer
Bert Jacobs
Bo De Group, Hans Everaert, Maudy van Bree
Department Leadership Roster
Teodora Ana Mihai
Director
Bo De Group
Producer
Hans Everaert
Producer
Teodora Ana Mihai
Writer
Lode Desmet
Writer
Isabelle Darras
Writer
Bert Jacobs
Editor
Maudy van Bree
Producer
Brian van de Vooren
Stunt Coordinator
Norman Veerbeek
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heysel 85
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heysel 85 about?
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.
Who directed Heysel 85?
Heysel 85 was directed by Teodora Ana Mihai.
Who stars in Heysel 85?
The principal cast of Heysel 85 includes Matteo Simoni, Violet Braeckman, Josse De Pauw, Ben Segers, Fabrizio Rongione.
When was Heysel 85 released and how long is it?
Heysel 85 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Heysel 85?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heysel 85 was composed by Anna Katherina Bauer.