This 107-second video explores the use of sound in film history through a captivating clip set during World War I. It highlights two young men recording the voices, music, and lives of their American countrymen, illustrating early efforts to preserve sound in movies. Featuring performances by Josh O’Connor, Paul Mescal, and Peter Mark Kendall, and directed by Oliver Hermanus, this engaging piece offers a glimpse into the innovative era of sound filmmaking.