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OPENING NIGHT: The Soundman
Director: Frank Van Passel
Narrative, 2026, Belgium, 118 min, Dutch with subtitles
Boston Premiere
On the eve of the German invasion of Belgium in 1940, a tender attachment forms between a gifted young radio apprentice and a rising actress, their hopes colliding with a world edging toward war. Inside Brussels’ famed Flagey Building, 18-year-old Berre—an introverted talent with a magical ear—rises from intern to sound engineer, crafting transportive live radio drama soundscapes that captivate Elza, a luminous on-air performer seeking joy in uncertain times. As their fragile bond deepens amid air-raid sirens and rising antisemitism, the radio studio becomes a haven where imagination and escape push back the gathering darkness.
Through lyrical visuals, sumptuous period detail, and breathtaking use of sound, this singular pre-war tale delivers an immersive WWII-era drama unlike any other.
Followed by a conversation with Director Frank Van Passel, moderated by Matt Sienkiewicz, Professor of Communication and International Studies at Boston College.
Screening as part of the Judith L. Ganz (z”l) Visiting Artist program.
38th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
In Theaters: November 4-15
https://bostonjcc.org/bjff/
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Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St,Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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