The Soundman

In 1940 Brussels, a defiant young actress and an awkward but gifted sound technician fall in love at the Flagey radio station, where voices, music, and imagination fill the airwaves. As war looms, their passion for radio drama and each other becomes a beacon of hope amid frightening times. In crafting this unconventional love story and ode to the golden age of radio, director Frank Van Passel delicately balances historical drama with a whimsical tale of invention and romance. Touches of magical realism infuse the film with warmth and wonder, offering a gentle reminder that even in the darkest moments, creativity, beauty, and love can endure.