The History of Sound

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Synopsis:

In 1917, the reserved and talented music student Lionel moves from rural Kentucky to the East Coast, where he meets his charming and self-confident fellow student David at the Boston Conservatory. Through their shared, deeply felt love of traditional folk music, the two grow closer, but then David is drafted into the army. A few years later, Lionel receives a letter in which David asks his friend to accompany him on a journey through the woods of Maine. The two men not only share moments of intimate togetherness, but also discover almost forgotten folk music in rural communities. Their eagerly awaited reunion, their passionate love story and the music they have collected and preserved will shape the course of Lionel's life forever.

Background:
For THE HISTORY OF SOUND, director Oliver Hermanus, who received critical acclaim for his film Moffie and was nominated for a BAFTA for Living, was able to recruit two of the most sought-after young actors of our time. Oscar®-nominated Paul Mescal and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Josh O'Connor shine in this tender, touching love story full of music and melancholy. THE HISTORY OF SOUND celebrated its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where the film received standing ovations lasting several minutes