Film
The History of Sound (15)
Dir. Oliver Hermanus, US, 2025, 128 mins. Cast. Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Chris Cooper.
In 1917, Lionel - a young, talented music student - meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, Lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness. Beautifully made and finely performed, this is a tender, aching chronicle of a love, centred around the power of music, whose echoes are felt for a lifetime.
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In 1917, Lionel - a young, talented music student - meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, Lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness. Beautifully made and finely performed, this is a tender, aching chronicle of a love, centred around the power of music, whose echoes are felt for a lifetime.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
