Drama / Music
USA / Belgium,
2019, 130 min
(Alternative: 116 min)
Directed by:
Darius MarderCinematography:
Daniël BouquetCast:
Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Mathieu Amalric, Lauren Ridloff, Tom Kemp, Hillary Baack, Michael Tow, Chelsea Lee, Shaheem Sanchez, Chris Perfetti (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and Lou (Olivia Cooke) live together, two nomads traveling gig to gig on an endless American tour. Their music is loud, frenzied and passionate, until one day Ruben is overwhelmed by a severe ringing in his ears, which quickly gives way to deafness. Ruben is suddenly overcome by anxiety, depression, and soon enough his past addictions begin to surface. Ruben checks himself into a home for deaf addicts run by an eccentric deaf veteran, Joe. In this world of silence and under Joe's tough, observant care, Ruben must confront himself more honestly than ever before. But the love and sound of his old life echoes in Ruben's mind, calling for him to return… (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2021 - Mikkel E.G. Nielsen (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
- 2021 - Carlos Cortés Navarrete, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Nicolas Becker, Phillip Bladh (Best Sound)
- 2021 - Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2021 - Paul Raci (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2021 - Abraham Marder, Darius Marder, Derek Cianfrance (Best Original Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2021 - Bert Hamelinck, Bill Benz, Darius Marder, Kathy Benz, Sacha Ben Harroche (Best First Feature)
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Male Lead)
- 2021 - Paul Raci (Best Supporting Male)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2021 - Mikkel E.G. Nielsen (Best Editing)
- 2021 - Carlos Cortés Navarrete, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Nicolas Becker, Phillip Bladh (Best Sound)
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Leading Actor)
- 2021 - Paul Raci (Best Supporting Actor)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2022 - Darius Marder (Best English Language Film)
AACTA International Awards
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Actor)
Golden Globes
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2021 - Mikkel E.G. Nielsen (Best Editing)
- 2021 - Best Picture
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Best Actor)
- 2021 - Paul Raci (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2021 - Abraham Marder, Darius Marder (Best Original Screenplay)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Zurich Film Festival
- 2019 - Darius Marder (Best International Feature Film)
Miami Film Festival
- 2021 - Riz Ahmed (Impact Award)