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The Soundman
“The crossed destinies of a boy and a young woman on the eve of the German invasion of Belgium in 1940.”
7.0 / 10• 2025• 1h 58m•NR• Dutch
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Femke Vanhove
Elza
Lead
Jef Hellemans
Berre
Koen De Bouw
Polak
Peter van den Begin
Fons Belloy
Nico Sturm
Dries
Robbie Cleiren
Samuel
Els Dottermans
Gaby
Evelien Bosmans
Denize
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank van Passel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Soundman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
