The History of Sound – The new film, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, gets a trailer

L to R: Josh O’Connor is David and Paul Mescal is Lionel in THE HISTORY OF SOUND, directed by Oliver Hermanus.

The History of Sound is the new film directed by Oliver Hermanus from a screenplay by Ben Shattuck. It stars Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett, and Chris Cooper.

In 1917, Lionel—a young, talented music student—meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, Lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness.

World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes International Film Festival – In Competition.

The History of Sound opens in cinemas on 12th September.