Documentary

Racing hearts

2026
Trailer
Roger Rey raced alongside the great names of Formula 1. At eighty-four, his wife Marylou asks him to return to racing in honour of their late son. After a series of chaotic beginnings, Roger rediscovers the thrill of adrenaline when, without warning, Marylou is hospitalized and passes away. On her deathbed, she makes him promise to take part in a major European hill climb in her honour. At nearly ninety years old, Roger has nothing left to lose and sets out to challenge age, fear, and death.
Release Date
2026-09-30
Status
Released
Original Title
À Tombeaux Ouverts
Runtime
1h 20m
Original Language
FR
Production Countries
Switzerland, Belgium
Production Companies
Roue Libre Production, EPYC FILMS, RTS, RTBF
Overview
Roger Rey raced alongside the great names of Formula 1. At eighty-four, his wife Marylou asks him to return to racing in honour of their late son. After a series of chaotic beginnings, Roger rediscovers the thrill of adrenaline when, without warning, Marylou is hospitalized and passes away. On her deathbed, she makes him promise to take part in a major European hill climb in her honour. At nearly ninety years old, Roger has nothing left to lose and sets out to challenge age, fear, and death.
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