World Cinema
The History of Sound / The History of Sound
Oliver Hermanus
Director's bio
Oliver Hermanus
Oliver Hermanus (b. 1983, Cape Town) is a South African director and writer. He studied at the University of Cape Town and London Film School. His debut Shirley Adams (2009) premiered at Locarno. Beauty (2011) won the Queer Palm at Cannes. Later films include The Endless River (2015), Moffie (2019), and Living (2022, BAFTA-nominated). His latest, The History of Sound (2025), expands his exploration of intimacy and history
Synopsis
During WWI, two young men set out to record the voices and music of their countrymen. Their journey becomes a romance and a meditation on memory, intimacy, and cultural preservation.
Details of Cast
Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Chris Cooper
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Alexander Dynan; Editing: Chris Wyatt
Producer Details
Sara Murphy, Andrew Kortschak, Lisa Ciuffetti
Writer Details
Ben Shattuck
Stills
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