Sound of Metal
United States • 2019 • 2h 1m
Director
#1151Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
Synopsis
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorDarius Marder
WriterDarius Marder, Abraham Marder
CinematographerDaniël Bouquet
ComposerNicolas Becker, Abraham Marder
EditorMikkel E.G. Nielsen
ProducerKathy Benz, Bill Benz, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck
Cast
Riz Ahmedas Ruben Stone