In Oliver Hermanus' drama, two music students form a profound attachment in early 20th century New England, reuniting years later to travel the Maine backwoods collecting traditional folk songs.

The Cannes Film Festival competition tuned into The History of Sound starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor which got a nine-minute ovation.

Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor brought the heat to Cannes Film Festival with Oliver Hermanus' "The History of Sound," which earned a standing ovation.