Love, dreams, and the magic of sound in 1940's Brussels.
May 1940. As Europe slides into war, the airwaves of Brussels’ iconic Flagey building pulse with voices and dreams.
Elza, a young actress enchanted by the magic of radio drama, meets Berre, a soundman with an almost otherworldly ear. In a world about to fall silent under the weight of history, their love begins to hum — fragile, defiant, and alive.
Original title
The Soundman
Production
Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark | 2025
Information
drama | Language: Dutch with English and Hungarian subtitles | 120 min
Director
Frank Van Passel
Cast
Jef Hellemans, Femke Vanhove, Koen De Bouw, Peter Van den Begin, Nico Sturm, Robbie Cleiren
Featured festivals & awards
Nominee for 2 René Awards, also shortlisted for the 2027 European Film Awards, marking it as one of the very best European films of the year.
Tags
feature film, holocaust, love
