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THE SOUNDMAN

by Frank Van Passel

synopsis

May 1940, as Europe trembles on the brink of war. Two lives intersect within Brussels’ legendary Flagey building, the beating heart of national radio. Elza, a young actress making her debut in the world of radio drama, meets Berre, a gifted soundman with an almost magical ear. She is captivated by the spell of storytelling; he finds refuge in the mysterious power of sound. Their encounter ignites a love that dares to exist beyond the rising shadow of their time.

international title: The Soundman
original title: Radioman
country: Belgium, Netherlands
sales agent: LevelK
year: 2025
genre: fiction
directed by: Frank Van Passel
film run: 120'
release date: BE 17/12/2025
screenplay: Frank Van Passel
cast: Femke Vanhove, Jef Hellemans, Peter Van Den Begin, Koen De Bouw, Nico Sturm, Robbie Cleiren
cinematography by: Laurens De Geyter
film editing: Karin Vaerenberg
art director: Florian Legters, Sanne Croonenberg
music: Wim De Wilde
producer: Bert Hamelinck, Helena Vlogaert
co-producer: Mark van Eeuwen, Paula van der Oest, Diana Elbaum, David Ragonig
production: Lompvis, Sunny Pictures, Beluga Tree, Caviar Films, VRT - Vlaamse Radio Televisie
distributor: Kinepolis Film Distribution, Dutch FilmWorks

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