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The Soundman

Name: The Soundman
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-12-17
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Jef Hellemans, Koen De Bouw, Femke Vanhove, Peter van den Begin, Els Dottermans

Radioman

“The crossed destinies of a boy and a young woman on the eve of the German invasion of Belgium in 1940.”

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May 1940. As Europe trembles on the brink of war, two lives cross within Brussels’ legendary Flagey building, the beating heart of national radio. Elza, a young actress making her debut in radio drama, meets Berre, a gifted soundman with a magical ear. She is enchanted by storytelling; he finds solace in sound. Their encounter sparks a love that dares to exist beyond the rising shadow of their time.

Director: Frank van Passel
Writers: Frank van Passel
Language: Dutch
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Release date: 17 December 2025

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