THE HISTORY OF SOUND

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) — a young, talented music student — meets David (O’Connor) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep appreciation for music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later and take 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 cannot last, a life forever altered and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime. DIR/PROD Oliver Hermanus; SCR Ben Shattuck, from his short story; PROD Lisa Ciuffetti, Andrew Kortschak, Sara Murphy, Thérèsa Ryan-Van Graan, Zhang Xin. U.S., 2025, color, 127 min. RATED R

Run Time: 127 Minutes

Opening Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

Genre: Historical drama