The Soundman

The Soundman

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

All ages 2025 · 118 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

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.

Directed by Frank van Passel · Written by Frank van Passel

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