The History of Sound: The Casablanca of the 21st Century "The History of Sound" is an incredibly powerful love story, I'm calling it the "Casablanca" of the 21st century. That's not hyperbole. Like Bogart's immortal line: "If that plane leaves the ground and you're not with him, you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life." Oliver Hermanus's film understands the…
Top Cast
Paul Mescal
Lionel Worthing
Josh O'Connor
David White
Chris Cooper
Older Lionel
Molly Price
Lionel's Mother
Raphael Sbarge
Lionel's Father
Hadley Robinson
Belle Sinclair
Michael Schantz
Bob Sinclair
Peter Mark Kendall
Nathan McCloud
Emma Canning
Clarissa Roux
Alison Bartlett
Samantha
Alessandro Bedetti
Vincent
Briana Middleton
Thankful Mary Swain
Gary Raymond
William Swain
Michael D. Xavier
Mr. Roux
Emily Bergl
Mrs. Roux
Aidan Redmond
John Conway
Reviews
Brokeback for Academics I liked it, but it needed much much much more music. My folk music loving heart is melting.
Man of the moment Paul Mescal also had a hand on the tiller of this drama about a musical prodigy (“Lionel”) who grew up subsistence farming in rural Kentucky. With little to entertain the family but their own skills, he was not only a singer but he could imagine music as something altogether more tangible than most. It’s at a conservatory that he encounters kindred spirit “David” (Josh O’Connor) and swiftly the two…
This film didn't get the attention it deserved. It is a slow, slow burn, and patience is required. The payoff is explosive. What an incredible story, brought to life by actors who have such a gift and understanding of the power of subtlety and nuance.
FAQ about The History of Sound
What is The History of Sound about?
In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.
When was The History of Sound released?
The History of Sound was released in 2025.
What genres does The History of Sound belong to?
The History of Sound is categorised as Drama, Romance, Music.
Who stars in The History of Sound?
The cast of The History of Sound includes Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper, Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge.