An immersive drama about a heavy metal drummer's descent into silence. A visceral journey from the chaos of noise to the serenity of stillness, exploring the painful beauty of accepting what is lost.
Sound of Metal
"Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one."
Director:
Darius Marder
Cast:
Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric
Drama
Music
Box Office:
$516,520
Sound of Metal - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Ruben's 'Please Kill Me' Tattoo
The tattoo on Ruben's chest references the famous oral history of punk book 'Please Kill Me.' It symbolizes his past self-destructive nature and commitment to the nihilistic punk ethos.
Band T-Shirt Storytelling
Ruben wears specific band shirts that mirror his journey. For example, he wears a 'Youth of Today' hoodie (a straight-edge band) when dealing with addiction, and an 'Einstürzende Neubauten' shirt (a band known for using scrap metal/noise) when contemplating the metallic sound of the implants.
The 'Blackgammon' Band Name
The fictional band name suggests a game of chance and strategy (Backgammon) but darker ('Black'), reflecting the high-stakes, gambling nature of their lifestyle.