Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In cinemas January 2026
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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor play star-crossed lovers in THE HISTORY OF SOUND, a sweeping, moving and tender romance from Oliver Hermanus.

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.

Directed by Oliver Hermanus
Written by Ben Shattuck
Produced by Lisa Ciuffetti, Oliver Hermanus, Andrew Kortschak, Sara Murphy, Thérèsa Ryan, Zhang Xin
Co-Produced by Closer Media, Film4, Tango
Starring Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor

Cinematography by Alexander Dynan
Production Design by Deborah Jensen
Editing by Chris Wyatt
Costume Design by Miyako Bellizzi
Music by Oliver Coates
Casting by Susan Shopmaker