Romance The History of Sound | Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor

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Mubi’s Cannes Acquisition ‘The History Of Sound’ Sets Early Fall Release

Mubi's period gay romance 'The History of Sound' is opening in theaters on September 12, 2025.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mubi said Tuesday that the Oliver Hermanus period gay romance The History of Sound, which it picked up during the Cannes Film Festival, is hitting theaters September 12.

While nothing has been confirmed, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the movie makes a pit stop at the Toronto Film Festival;, many Cannes hits make their North American debuts at TIFF as they tee up for awards season.

Mubi took North America rights out of Cannes, while Focus Features took international.

Blurb for movie which stars Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett and 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.

 

[Lily Adler]

I was dreadfully afraid this would be a film about "sounding" for a minute. Don't look it up.

 

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[Silvermoth]

Oh this looks good. Another tragic tale probably but I guess that’s all we’ll get for a while

 

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