Sound of Metal is a 2019 American drama film directed and co-written by Darius Marder and starring Riz Ahmed.
It tells the story of a hard rock drummer who loses his hearing.
The film had its world premiere in the Platform Prize program at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019.
The film received critical acclaim, with praise for the performances of Ahmed and Raci, as well as the sound design. It was named one of the ten best films of 2020 by the American Film Institute and by the National Board of Review, with Ahmed and Raci winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
