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The Soundman

2025 · 118 min

A tender, bittersweet romance unfolding in the shadow of war, with a quiet intensity and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Tagline: The crossed destinies of a boy and a young woman on the eve of the German invasion of Belgium in 1940.
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.
How it feels: Romantic, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, war, art, fate
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
war
art
fate
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild