Sound of Metal

SYNOPSIS

Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and Lou (Olivia Cooke) live together, two nomads traveling gig to gig on an endless American tour. Their music is loud, frenzied and passionate, until one day Ruben is overwhelmed by a severe ringing in his ears, which quickly gives way to deafness. Ruben is suddenly overcome by anxiety, depression, and soon enough his past addictions begin to surface. Ruben checks himself into a home for deaf addicts run by an eccentric deaf veteran, Joe. In this world of silence and under Joe’s tough, observant care, Ruben must confront himself more honestly than ever before. But the love and sound of his old life echoes in Ruben’s mind, calling for him to return.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Director: Darius Marder
Producers: Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bill Benz, Kathy Benz
Writers: Darius Marder, Abraham Marder
Music: Nicolas Becker, Abraham Marder
Cinematography: Daniël Bouquet
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Length: 120 mins
Certificate: 15
Language: English
Format: DCP

RELEASE

Dyddiad: 17th May 2021

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