Sound of Metal

A heavy-metal drummer, Ruben, experiences a sudden and severe hearing loss. Initially resistant to the idea, he struggles to accept his new reality and the impact it has on his music and relationship with his bandmate and girlfriend, Lou. He eventually seeks out a rural community for the deaf, where he learns to navigate his condition and find a new sense of peace.

Sound of Metal was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its powerful performances, immersive sound design, and sensitive portrayal of disability and addiction. It was praised for its authentic depiction of the deaf community and Ruben's journey of acceptance.

• Riz Ahmed delivers a career-defining performance as a musician grappling with hearing loss.

• The film's innovative sound design immerses the audience in the protagonist's auditory experience.

• A moving and authentic exploration of identity, community, and acceptance.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's emotional impact and Riz Ahmed's performance, with many appreciating its sensitive handling of the deaf experience and Ruben's personal growth.

Academy Award winner for Best Sound, and nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Riz Ahmed), Best Supporting Actor (Paul Raci), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Riz Ahmed).

The film's immersive sound design was crafted by Nicolas Becker, who worked with deaf consultants and utilized specialized microphones to simulate the experience of hearing loss and gain.