Synopsis

When ex-addict Ruben unexpectedly loses his hearing while touring with his girlfriend Lou, he becomes overwhelmed by anxiety and his life is thrown into turmoil. In a group home for Deaf addicts, Ruben must choose between his new Deaf community and the life of sound he left behind.

Director DARIUS MARDER

Writer DARIUS MARDER (The Place Beyond the Pines, Loot)

Cast RIZ AHMED, OLIVIA COOKE, MATHIEU AMALRIC

Producers Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck

Production Credits CAVIAR

Awards

  • Golden Eye for best film at the 2019 Zurich International Film Festival

DARIUS MARDER

Darius Marder is an American director, screenwriter, and editor. He has directed the feature documentary Loot (08), and co-wrote the screenplay for the Festival selection The Place Beyond the Pines (12). Sound of Metal (19) is his latest film.

Festival Section Year Location
TIFFPLATFORM2019TORONTO
ZIFFINTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM - WINNER2019ZURICH