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The History of Sound

  • May 13, 2025, Cannes

The History of Sound is making waves in the film industry, as it recently earned a nomination for the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

It is one of 21 films in the main competition, and winning the prestigious Golden Palm award could lead to greater commercial success and potentially a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards 2026.

With two A-list actors leading the film, it is likely to draw a crowd following its release this year.

If you would love to learn more about it, here are all the latest details on The History of Sound, including its release date, plot, cast, director, filming locations, and more.

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What’s the Release Date for The History of Sound?

The History of Sound’s world premiere will be at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 13-24, 2025.

The film has received a nomination in its Palme d’Or section and will compete against 20 other films in the main competition. It is likely to have a theatrical release later this year.

What’s the Plot?

The History of Sound focuses on the relationship of two men who meet during World War I in 1916. After the war, the men spent the summer of 1919 traveling to record their American countrymen’s voices, lives, and music in New England.

Who Stars in the Movie?

Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) will play the lead character of Lionel, and Chris Cooper (American Beauty) will play his older version.

Josh O’Connor (The Crown) will play David. It is the second film in which O’Connor will appear at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, as he stars in Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, which is in the running for the Palme d’Or.

Molly Price (Not Fade Away) is Lionel’s mother, Raphael Sbarge (Murder in the First) is his father, Lionel Sr., and Hadley Robinson (Utopia) is Belle.

Also appearing in the cast are Emma Canning (Masters of the Air) as Clarissa, Briana Middleton (The Inheritance) as Thankful Mary Swain, and Gary Raymond (House of the Dragon) as William.

Who Wrote and Directed The History of Sound?

The History of Sound is based on a 2018 short story of the same name by Ben Shattuck.

Oliver Hermanus wrote the screenplay and directed the movie adaptation. He is best known for writing and directing Shirley Adams (2009), Beauty (2011), and Living (2022).

It isn’t the first film from Hermanus that has appeared the Cannes Film Festival, as Beauty won the Queer Palm Award in 2011.

When and Where Was the Movie Filmed?

According to writer and director Oliver Hermanus, filming started on The History of Sound on February 28, 2024.

The cast and crew were spotted in various locations across New Jersey from February to March 2024, including the restaurant 10th & Willow in Hoboken and Oakley Farm Museum in Freehold Township.

Who Produced the Film?

In addition to starring in The History of Sound, Paul Mescal served as a co-producer alongside Oliver Hermanus, Andrew Kortschak, Sara Murphy, Lisa Ciuffetti, Zhang Xin, and Theresa Ryan.

Can I Watch an Official Trailer?

You will need to wait a little longer for the official trailer for The History of Sound. It is likely to drop on YouTube closer to the movie’s release date.

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