Sound of Metal
dir. Darius Marder · 2020
True fulfillment comes from accepting oneself and finding meaning in life beyond societal expectations.
Plot
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.
Why watch
"Sound of Metal" plunges into the silent depths of loss and identity, where a metal drummer's battle with deafness transforms his understanding of music and life. Stunningly crafted with immersive sound design, it invites viewers to experience the rhythms of silence alongside Ruben’s profound journey of acceptance and resilience.