Overview

• The History of Sound had its world premiere in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 21.
• Directed by Oliver Hermanus and adapted by Ben Shattuck from his own short story, the film explores a queer love story set in the early 20th century.
• Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor deliver lauded performances as music students whose relationship unfolds against the backdrop of World War I and a song-collecting journey through rural America.
• Cinematographer Alexander Dynan's work and Sam Amidon's folk soundtrack have been widely praised for their emotional and aesthetic contributions.
• The film is set for distribution by Mubi in North America and Universal/Focus Features internationally, with a general release expected later this year.