How long does the performance last

The screening has a runtime of about 127 minutes without an intermission.

When does the admission start

Admission typically begins 30 minutes before the first show of the day; therefore, plan for around 18:00.

Will there be an intermission

No intermission is planned for this film screening.

How much does a ticket cost on Thursday

The Thursday price at Lichtspiel is €9.50 per person; surcharges only apply for extended length.

Where does the event take place

At Lichtspiel – Cinema & Café, Untere Königsstraße 34, 96052 Bamberg.

Is there information about accessibility

Specific information about accessibility for this hall is not available; please contact the cinema directly if needed.

The History of Sound - Lichtspiel Bamberg Performance 2026

Name: The History of Sound
Start: 2026-04-09T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-09T22:40:00+02:00
Location: Lichtspiel – Kino & Café

Between Sound and Emotion: The History of Sound at Lichtspiel Bamberg

A delicate, visually powerful film work unfolds its quiet tones: Oliver Hermanus adapts Ben Shattuck's acclaimed short story into an atmospherically dense stage experience on screen. Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor portray a love story with nuanced acting that reaches its full impact in the theater atmosphere of the Lichtspiel program cinema.

A Journey Through Voices, Songs, and Memory

In the shadow of World War I, Lionel and David set out to capture folk songs and life stories. From the ethnographic endeavor grows a deep connection. The drama relies on silence, nuance, and glances: cinematic staging instead of loud effects, precise lighting, carefully composed acoustics, a natural stage design – fields, coasts, winter light.

Directorial Signature and Acting Craft

Hermanus’ direction trusts in economical pacing and scenic clarity. Every shot breathes care: The camera frames intimacy, the editing gives space, the music serves as a dramatic pulse. Mescal and O’Connor create body and voice language with fine nuance – audience reaction: tense silence, then prolonged applause.

Development Lines: Memory as Score

The narrative alternates between departure and loss, between song collection and self-questioning. Motifs such as identity, war experience, and the archive of voices structure the composition. The light mood shifts between melancholic twilight and warm interiors; costume and props anchor the characters in time and milieu.

Film History in Reflection

The production is reminiscent of traditional love dramas and the school of observational storytelling. Reviews emphasize the visual elegance, controlled emotionality, and the breadth of themes – love, memory, resonance of history.

Conclusion

Expect an intense cinematic concert of feelings: great acting, clever direction, a moving journey through voices and time. Experience the special cinema culture of Lichtspiel – live, concentrated, close.