Mubi has released the first trailer for “ The History of Sound ,” a gay romance movie starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor that was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. “The History of Sound” is based on the short story of the same name written by Ben Shattuck, who also penned the film’s screenplay.

Directed by Oliver Hermanus (Living, Moffie) and based on the short story by Ben Shattuck (who also wrote the screenplay), The History of Sound premiered at 2025's Cannes Film Fes