The History of Sound

In 1917, Lionel (Mescal, AFTERSUN) – a young, talented music student – meets David (O’Connor, CHALLENGERS) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel’s life for decades to come.

*Official Competition – Cannes Film Festival 2025