Screenwriter Ben Shattuck adapts his own short stories for director Oliver Hermanus's The History of Sound. Set in 1920, the film stars Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor as two music enthusiasts who travel across rural Maine recording the region's folk songs as romance blossoms.
Molly Price, Raphael Sbarge, Hadley Robinson, Emma Canning, Emily Bergl and Briana Middleton also star.
The History of Sound is in UK/ROI cinemas from January 23rd, 2026.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
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.
