# Sound of Metal (2020)

> A metal drummer facing sudden hearing loss must choose between restoring his former life and accepting belonging within a deaf community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/345693

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Darius Marder
- Cast: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric, Domenico Toledo, Chelsea Lee, Shaheem Sanchez
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5363618/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: immersive, melancholic, intimate, reflective evening, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of identity and acceptance through the lens of music and silence.

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