Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor Are Lovers in The History of Sound Trailer

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Mubi posted a sneak peek of the trailer for the upcoming romantic drama set in a historical period, titled “The History of Sound.” This film features Paul Mescal, known for his role in Gladiator II, and Josh O’Connor from The Crown. After its debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, audiences can catch this movie in cinemas starting on September 12, 2025.

In 1917, a gifted music student named Lionel encounters David at the Boston Conservatory, sharing a strong affinity for folk tunes. After many years, Lionel gets a letter from David that sets off an unplanned adventure through Maine’s wilderness to gather traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, romantic relationship, and their work in preserving this music will significantly impact Lionel’s life, even though he may not be fully conscious of it.

Check out The History of Sound trailer below (watch more trailers):

What happens in The History of Sound trailer?

The video presents Mescal and O’Connor as two star-crossed lovers united by their shared passion for music. It emphasizes their heartrending and sorrowful romance that will endure the passage of time in a period when they must conceal their true identities. The ensemble features Molly Price, Alison Bartlett, Chris Cooper, Hadley Robinson, Raphael Sbarge, Peter Mark Kendall, Emma Canning, Briana Middleton, Alessandro Bedetti, and additional cast members.

The movie titled ‘The History of Sound’ is helmed by director Oliver Hermanus, with a script penned by Ben Shattuck who drew inspiration from his award-winning short story that won him a Pushcart Prize. The production is orchestrated by Lisa Ciuffetti, Oliver Hermanus, Andrew Kortschak, Sara Murphy, Thérèsa Ryan, Zhang Xin, Tatiana Bears, Lara Costa Calzado, Giovanni Pompili, Bruno Vernaschi-Berman, and Sean Wheelan. The technical team includes cinematographer Alexander Dynan and editor Chris Wyatt.

Over the past five years, I’ve been deeply immersed in this film and its narrative. This project has served as both a personal exploration and a transformative experience for me; it inspired me to relocate, enlightened me about the influence of music and melodies, and prompted me to reconsider the essence of love and enduring relationships,” Hermanus explained in a statement. “The History of Sound is more than just a tale of closeted lives from an era shrouded by denial, embarrassment, and secrecy. It is a poignant account of a man’s life, beautifully conveyed through the potency of sound – as remembrance, as feelings… As kinship.

He went on to say, ‘Our movie presents a thought-provoking concept: what if your first, greatest, and final loves coincide, and this happens early in life…? What does it mean to live a life that repeats itself? How would you describe such a life looking back? And if given the chance, would you alter the trajectory of your life’s journey? Our film is crafted with a quiet passion for cinema that doesn’t need to announce its intentions. It invites you to appreciate melody and soul, to celebrate life in all its facets — its sorrows, its sorrowful moments, its memories, but most importantly, its everlasting and indelible feature — love.’

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2025-07-24 23:10