Film
The History of Sound
Drama · 2h 8m · in cinemas from 15 November
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Duisburg
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About
In 1917, two music students bond over folk music and later travel through rural Maine to record folk songs together.
In 1917, Lionel Worthing (Paul Mescal) and David White (Josh O'Connor) meet as music students at the New England Conservatory of Music. The two young men bond over a shared love of folk music. When the United States enters World War I, the conservatory closes and their studies are interrupted. After the war, David writes to Lionel from Maine, where he has a college post and is preparing a department-funded trip to collect folk songs on wax cylinders. He invites Lionel to join him. The two reunite and travel through rural Maine, recording songs from people of various walks of life.
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Paul Mescalas Lionel Worthing
Josh O'Connoras David White
Chris Cooperas Older Lionel
Molly Priceas Lionel's Mother
Raphael Sbargeas Lionel's Father
Hadley Robinsonas Belle Sinclair
Michael Schantzas Bob Sinclair
Peter Mark Kendallas Nathan McCloud
Emma Canningas Clarissa Roux
Alison Bartlettas Samantha
Alessandro Bedettias Vincent
Briana Middletonas Thankful Mary Swain
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Written by
- Ben Shattuck
- Producers
- Oliver Hermanus, William Horberg, Andrew Kortschak, Walter Kortschak, Paul Mescal, Sara Murphy, Gabrielle Nadig, Andrea Roa
- Music
- Oliver Coates
- Editing
- Chris Wyatt
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States, Sweden
- Studios
- End Cue, Film4 Productions, Tango Entertainment, Fat City, Storm City Films, Closer Media, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 8 minutes
- Language
- English, Italian
- In German cinemas
- From 15 November 2026
Questions
How long is The History of Sound?
2 hours 8 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 28 minutes.
Where can I see The History of Sound?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The History of Sound in?
The History of Sound is in English and Italian. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).
Who is in The History of Sound?
Paul Mescal plays Lionel Worthing, with Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge and Hadley Robinson.
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