The History of Sound – October 9, 7:00PM @ Cinestudio

Queer Thursdays Presents…

THE HISTORY OF SOUND

Screening Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Cinestudio (with additional screenings on Oct. 10 @ 7PM & Oct. 11 @ 2PM)

One of the most highly anticipated gay films of the year… a historical romantic drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus (Living), written by Ben Shattuck, and based on his short story of the same name. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or and the Queer Palm.

Synopsis: In 1917, Lionel (Paul Mescal, Aftersun) – a young, talented music student – meets David (Josh 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. This is a beautiful and compelling cinematic experience that tells the story of a love that can’t last, a life forever altered, and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime.

Director Oliver Hermanus | 2025 | USA, UK | 127 minutes | in English

Cast: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Molly Price, Alison Bartlett

“A masterclass in tender restraint. A rare treat to luxuriate in.” – Tomris Laffly, Elle

“Its buttoned-up nature and chasteness might frustrate those hoping for a more salacious story, but Hermanus and writer Ben Shatuck have produced a unique and moving romance for those willing to listen.” – Hannah Strong, Little White Lies