Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor brought the heat to Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night with Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound,” which earned a six-minute standing ovation. While Mescal received a standing ovation when walking in,

In this period drama, premiering at Cannes, two of Hollywood's buzziest male actors play lovers making music together – but the film could do with far more passion and urgency.

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