The History of Sound
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| Directed by | Oliver Hermanus |
| Written by | Oliver Hermanus Ben Shattuck |
| Based on | "The History of Sound" by Ben Shattuck |
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| Cinematography | Alexander Dynan |
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| Language | English |
The History of Sound is an upcoming historical romantic drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus. Based on the short story of the same name by Ben Shattuck, it's about the relationship of two young men (Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal) who meet in 1916 and then travel together in the summer of 1919 to record the folk songs of their countrymen in rural New England.
Cast
- Paul Mescal as Lionel
- Josh O'Connor as David
- Molly Price as Lionel's mother
- Alison Bartlett as Samantha
- Michael Schantz as Bob
Production
Hermanus landed the job of director just as the COVID-19 pandemic started and developed the script with Shattuck during lockdown from his home in Barrydale, South Africa.[1] At the end of October 2021, the film was announced along with its leads Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor.[2] Producers include Lisa Ciuffetti, Andrew Kortschak, and Andrea Roa, as well as Tim Haslam for Embankment Films[3] and Sara Murphy. In January 2023, it was confirmed that casting for supporting roles was underway.[4] Another location that The History of Sound was filmed at is the Oakley Farm Museum in Freehold Township, New Jersey. The blacksmith shop, located at the rear of the property, was turned into a Maine cabin and visited by stars Mescal and O'Connor. The location was one of two in the entire state that EndCue and Film4 were seeking. [5]
Release
In June 2024, it was reported the film would not be ready in time for the autumn festivals due to its score and sound production, and would instead aim for a 2025 Cannes Film Festival debut.[3]
References
- ↑ Eloff, Herman (29 October 2021). "SA filmmaker Oliver Hermanus to direct new film starring Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal". Channel24. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
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- ↑ Welch, Rebecca (18 January 2023). "Kick Off 2023 By Getting Cast in Films With Paul Mescal, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and More". Backstage. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ↑ Polverino, Cheryl (2024). "Spring-Summer 2024 Newsletter - Freehold Township Heritage Society". Freehold Township Heritage Society. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
External links
- The History of Sound at IMDb
- Ben Shattuck, "The History of Sound", The Common, October 29, 2018