Hull Independent Cinema presents
The History of Sound (15)
Director: Oliver Hermanus | 2025 | 15
In 1917, gifted singer Lionel Worthing, raised on the folk songs of rural Kentucky, attends the Boston Conservatory, where he meets composer David White. The pair bond over a shared love of folk music, and begin a secret romantic relationship.
After being separated by David’s service in World War I, they reunite in 1920 for a journey through Maine, recording traditional songs of rural Americans. Their winter together becomes a bittersweet testament to passion, memory and cultural preservation, shaping one another forever.
Cannes: Nominee, Palme d'Or, Queer Palm
Miskolc Int'l FF: Nominee, Best Film
Director: Oliver Hermanus | 2025 | 15
In 1917, gifted singer Lionel Worthing, raised on the folk songs of rural Kentucky, attends the Boston Conservatory, where he meets composer David White. The pair bond over a shared love of folk music, and begin a secret romantic relationship.
After being separated by David’s service in World War I, they reunite in 1920 for a journey through Maine, recording traditional songs of rural Americans. Their winter together becomes a bittersweet testament to passion, memory and cultural preservation, shaping one another forever.
Cannes: Nominee, Palme d'Or, Queer Palm
Miskolc Int'l FF: Nominee, Best Film
Running Time: 2 hours 8 mins
Age Rating: 15
Language: English, Italian, Latin
Content Guidance: Brief strong sex (BBFC)
This screening includes Descriptive Captions for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.