The History of Sound

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star in this love story between two men set over a decade during World War I in their journey to record early American folk music for the first time. In UK cinemas from 23 January 2026.

BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG
BFI London Film Festival / Photographer: JG

Film: The History of Sound

Director: Oliver Hermanus

Genre: Drama, History, Music, War, Romance

Stars: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Chris Cooper

Run time: 2hr 08mins

Rated: 15

Leave a comment