Archive · 22 May 2025
Mescal and O'Connor's 'The History of Sound' Receives Ovation at Cannes
Imagine two guys in 1919 who are in love and go on an adventure together to record folk music.
This is the story of 'The History of Sound'.
At the movie premiere, everyone loved it!
The movie got a super long standing ovation, meaning the audience really enjoyed it.
The actors, Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, brought the story to life.
The film is based on a short story and has a lot of people talking about it and it made some attendees cry.
Lots of fans and celebrities came to show their support.
Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s film 'The History of Sound' premiered at Cannes.
The film received a 6-minute standing ovation.
The film is directed by Oliver Hermanus.
The story is set in 1919 and follows two men recording folk music.
Celebrities like Gracie Abrams and Jenny Slate attended the premiere.
- Who
- Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star in 'The History of Sound', directed by Oliver Hermanus.
- What
- The film 'The History of Sound' received a standing ovation.
- When
- The premiere was at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Where
- The film is set in New England.
- Why
- The film's premiere was well-received due to the emotional impact and the creative collaboration.
- Film Title
- The History of Sound
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Starring
- Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor
- Setting
- 1919 New England
- Standing Ovation Length
- 6 minutes