Heysel 85 Drama Film
A powerful drama film about the 1985 European Cup Final tragedy is coming to Brighton. The film tells the story of the catastrophic events that unfolded at Brussels' Heysel Stadium.
Dir: Teodora Ana Mihai
Cast: Matteo Simoni, Violet Braeckman, Josse De Pauw, Ben Segers, Fabrizio Rongione, Bobby Schofield, Jeroen Van der Ven, Dominique Dauwe
92 mins · 2026 · Belgium, Romania, Netherlands, Germany · Dutch, English, Italian, French
The stage is set at Brussels' Heysel Stadium for the 1985 European Cup Final between Liverpool and Juventus, but the excitement of the match is overshadowed by the eruption of violence that leaves 39 people dead. Directed by Teodora Ana Mihai, the film stars Matteo Simoni, Violet Braeckman, and Josse De Pauw, and is a Belgian-Dutch-German production. The film is a drama and history genre, with a runtime of 92 minutes and a certificate of 12A.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual style and claustrophobic atmosphere, but criticism for its screenplay and characterization. Viewers have appreciated the film's dense and minute-by-minute account of the tragic events, as well as its strong lead performance and distinctly European scope.
The film will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Friday, 20 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. The screening is a unique opportunity to experience this powerful and thought-provoking film on the big screen.
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What viewers say
Leonardo · 7/10
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 lead performance, and the…
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