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The Soundman (2025)

Original title: Radioman

2025-12-17 · 1h 58m · NL
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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.

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Frank van PasselDirector, Writer

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Femke VanhoveFemke VanhoveElzaJef HellemansJef HellemansBerreKoen De BouwKoen De BouwPolakPeter van den BeginPeter van den BeginFons BelloyNico SturmNico SturmDriesRobbie CleirenRobbie CleirenSamuelEls DottermansEls DottermansGabyEvelien BosmansEvelien BosmansDenizeAntje De BoeckAntje De BoeckIdaJan HammeneckerJan HammeneckerAndréPeter van den EedePeter van den EedeVan ImschootFrank VercruyssenFrank VercruyssenVan Rooy

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Frequently asked questions about The Soundman

What is The Soundman about?

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.

How long is The Soundman?

The Soundman has a runtime of 118 minutes.