The Soundman (2025) – Dutch Movie

The Soundman is a 2025 Dutch-language Belgian-Dutch drama, originally titled Radioman, directed and written by Frank Van Passel. Set in Brussels in May 1940, the film follows a gifted young soundman and a Jewish actress whose lives become intertwined at the legendary Flagey radio building as World War II approaches.

🎬 Title: The Soundman
🎞️ Original Title: Radioman
📅 Release Year: 2025
🎭 Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical
🌍 Country: Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark
🗣️ Language: Dutch
🎥 Director: Frank Van Passel
✍️ Writer: Frank Van Passel
⭐ Stars: Jef Hellemans, Femke Vanhove, Koen De Bouw, Peter Van den Begin, Evelien Bosmans, Robbie Cleiren
⏱️ Runtime: 120 minutes
🏢 Production: Lompvis, Sunny Pictures, Beluga Tree, Caviar Films, VRT
📅 Belgian Release: December 17, 2025

In May 1940, as Europe stands on the brink of war, young Berre begins working as a sound technician at Brussels' iconic Flagey radio building. His extraordinary ear for sound brings him into contact with Elza, a young actress making her debut in radio drama. Their shared fascination with sound and storytelling develops into a romance just as the German invasion of Belgium draws near.