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The History of Sound

2025
★ 6.9 / 10
Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen.
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Reviews
★★★★★
Mescal and O'Connor deliver beautiful and honest performances in this gorgeous movie. Audiences will detect shades of "Brokeback Mountain," but the rawness of Appalachian folk music brings an added honesty and simplicity to the story. One of the best films of...
★★★★★
From the outset of its announcement, I closely followed the development of The History of Sound. The reason was straightforward: like Brokeback Mountain, it is adapted from a short story. Expanding such a compact narrative into a feature-length film inevitably...
★★★★★
So many reviewers seem to have preconceived notions about this film, most of which are described prior to seeing it. This film is a masterpiece in disguise, and if you allow yourself to see it without spoiling every detail you're going to love it. The music,...
★★★★★
The History of Sound is a slow, almost meditative narrative that follows the brief but intense relationship between Lionel and David. While I did enjoy it, I had hoped the film would focus on and explore their relationship more on screen, rather than relying...
★★★★★
I guess David didn't know how to quit you, Lionel... Brokeback Mountain with the older, more closeted generation. Those songs are really beautiful. Very deep and very specific and surprising. What can I say, I have no more to say. A beautiful, sad story. The...
Trailer
The History of Sound Official Trailer
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