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,

The historical drama, from 'Living' and 'Moffie' director Oliver Hermanus, premiered in competition in Cannes Wednesday night.

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