7.6
Boogie Nights
1997
“They were in charge. Until they weren't.”
Heysel 85
1h 31mNL
Overview
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.
Director
Teodora Ana MihaiWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Post Production
Original Language
Dutch
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
MenuettoLes Films du FleuveTopkapi FilmsLeitwolf FilmproduktionMobra Films
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Leonardo
7.0A 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 distinctly European scope of the ensemble. Special mention goes to the cinematography and the decision to shoot on 16mm Kodak Vision3, which well blends…
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