In "The History of Sound," directed by Oliver Hermanus, the film explores a poignant queer romance set against the backdrop of World War I. The story, adapted from Ben Shattuck's short story, follows Lionel (Paul Mescal) and his love interest over many years, evoking the theme of unfulfilled desires with a melancholic tone. The movie showcases strong performances, particularly by Mescal, while navigating themes of music and emotion. Although the pacing has issues, the film ultimately delivers a haunting portrayal of love and longing.
The grandiose, sweeping emotional gestures toward repression and latent desire out of something like 'Brokeback Mountain' are nowhere here.
It's a lovely movie capable of wounding and haunting you.
I could see music,' says the older Lionel, played by a wistful Chris Cooper in 1980.
Mescal seizes the opportunity for understated emotions that are a far cry from the swords and sandals of his most recent film.
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