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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."

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.

Top Cast

  • Femke Vanhove

    Femke Vanhove

    Elza

  • Jef Hellemans

    Jef Hellemans

    Berre

  • Koen De Bouw

    Koen De Bouw

    Polak

  • Peter van den Begin

    Peter van den Begin

    Fons Belloy

  • Nico Sturm

    Nico Sturm

    Dries

  • Robbie Cleiren

    Robbie Cleiren

    Samuel

  • Els Dottermans

    Els Dottermans

    Gaby

  • Evelien Bosmans

    Evelien Bosmans

    Denize

  • Antje De Boeck

    Antje De Boeck

    Ida

Overview

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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