Oliver Hermanus Directs Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor in The History of Sound
Quick Brief
Actors Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star in Oliver Hermanus's romantic drama, The History of Sound. The film follows two musicians recording folk music across rural Maine. It is scheduled to air on Sky Cinema Premiere.
What Happened?
Acclaimed actors Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor portray two men, Lionel and David, who meet while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music during the first world war. Reunited following the armistice, the pair travel through rural Maine to record folk music using wax cylinders while developing a romance.
Why It Matters
The film brings together prominent contemporary actors under the direction of Oliver Hermanus, whose previous credits include the Bill Nighy-starring feature Living.
Key Facts
- Paul Mescal stars as a gifted musician named Lionel.
- Josh O’Connor stars as a scholarly academic named David.
- The film is directed by Oliver Hermanus.
- The plot spans decades and follows the characters recording folk music on wax cylinders in rural Maine.
- The project is scheduled to air on Sky Cinema Premiere on Saturday, September 12.
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