The History of Sound

The History of Sound

By Oliver Hermanus

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2025-09-12
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Director: Oliver Hermanus
  • Production Company: End Cue
  • Production Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden
3.5/10
3.5
From 2 Ratings

Description

Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, 'The History of Sound' is a sweeping, moving and tender romance that spans decades and continents. In 1917, Lionel (Mescal, Aftersun) - a young, talented music student - meets David (O'Connor, Challengers) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel's life for decades to come. From director Oliver Hermanus (Living), this is a beautiful and compelling cinematic experience that tells the story of a love that can't last, a life forever altered, and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime.

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