#FIRSTLOOK: “THE HISTORY OF SOUND” TO GET SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 RELEASE

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce the release date for Oliver Hermanus’ (Living, Moffie) latest feature film The History of Sound, in theatres from September 19, 2025.

Directed by Oliver Hermanus and written by Ben Shattuck (based on his short story), the film stars Paul Mescal (Gladiator, Aftersun, All of us Strangers), Josh O’Connor (The Crown, Challengers, La Chimera) and Chris Cooper (Adaptation, American Beauty, The Bourne Identity).

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.

Directed by Oliver Hermanus
Screenplay Ben Shattuck
Starring Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett, and Chris Cooper
Cinematography Alexander Dynan
Music Supervisor Lucy Bright
Editor Chris Wyatt
Casting Susan Shopmaker
Production Design Deborah Jensen
Costume Design Miyako Bellizzi

THE HISTORY OF SOUND WILL BE IN THEATRES
ACROSS CANADA FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2025