Heysel 85

Upcoming drama Heysel 85 is a historical film set during the 1985 European Cup at the Heysel stadium in Brussels. Following a tragedy that claimed 39 lives, an Italian journalist and the daughter of the mayor struggle to balance their personal ties and human instincts against their professional obligations.

The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Isabelle Darras and Lode Desmet. This project follows her previous work on The Package, La Civil, and Traffic. The movie features a cast of 41 credited actors, led by Matteo Simoni as Luca Rossi, Violet Braeckman as Marie Dumont, and Josse De Pauw as Marc Dumont. Other roles are played by Ben Segers, Fabrizio Rongione, and Bobby Schofield.

Produced by companies including Les Films du Fleuve and Topkapi Films, the production involves collaborations between Belgium, Germany, Romania, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands Antilles. The film has a runtime of 91 minutes and is scheduled for release on November 18, 2026. It was supported by a crew of 134 people, with production overseen by Maudy van Bree, Hans Everaert, and Bo De Group.