The History Of Sound (2025) Trailer Starring Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor

By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Movie Trailers

LOS ANGELES, CA — (May 29, 2025) — The History Of Sound (2025) is the highly anticipated LGBTQ+ historical romance from acclaimed director Oliver Hermanus, starring Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, and Molly Price. Set during World War I, the emotionally charged drama follows two young music students, Lionel and David, who reconnect and embark on a journey to capture the folk songs and stories of their fellow Americans.

Honored as an Official Selection at Cannes 2025, The History Of Sound is a must-watch for LGBTQ+ cinema lovers..

During its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound received a breathtaking nine-minute standing ovation, cementing its status as an emotionally rich, musically resonant LGBTQ+ drama that captivated audiences during its special screening.

This tender yet powerful narrative explores memory, music, and male intimacy at a time when the world was on the brink of change. Featuring breathtaking cinematography and a compelling score, The History Of Sound is poised to become a defining queer film of 2025.

A 2025 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection

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Production Credits

Director
Oliver Hermanus

Written by
Ben Schattuck

Cinematographer
Alexander Dynan

Editor
Chris Wyatt

Casting Director
Susan Shopmaker

Production Designer
Deborah Jensen

Executive Producers

Farhana Bhula

Lia Buman

Tim Headington

William Horberg

Walter Kortschak

Richard D. Lewis

Ollie Madden

Dennis Masel

Producers

Lisa Cluffetti

Oliver Hermanus

Andrew Kortschak

Sara Murphy

Theresa Ryan

Production Companies

End Cue

Film4

Tango Entertainment (III)

Closer Media

Storm City Films

Film i Väst

Fat City

Distributors

Focus Features (United States, 2025 – theatrical)

MUBI (United States, 2025 – theatrical)

Universal Pictures International (UPI) (International)

Country of Origin

United States | United Kingdom | Sweden

Language: English

Run Time: 2 Hours 7 Minutes

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