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During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience severe hearing loss. When a specialist tells him that it’s only a matter of time until his condition rapidly worsens, Ruben fears that his life is over. With the support of his bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke), he checks into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But giving up the life he once knew is no easy feat, as Ruben must choose between a community that accepts him and his disability, or to put everything on the line in hopes of reclaiming the music career – and life – he once knew.
Featuring a gut-punch performance from Riz Ahmed and utilizing innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder throws audiences head first into Ruben’s experience, giving us startlingly immersive insight into a rarely examined world.
Film Package Includes Q&A With Director Darius Marder, Moderated by Miami Film Festival's Lauren Cohen, With Closed Captioning
This screening is sponsored by Alacran Group and Oolite Arts.
- Year2019
- Runtime121 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida
- DirectorDarius Marder
- ScreenwriterDarius Marder, Abraham Marder, Derek Cianfrance
- ProducerBert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bill Benz, Kathy Benz
- CastRiz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Mathieu Amalric, Lauren Ridloff, Paul Raci
- CinematographerDaniël Bouquet
- EditorMikkel E.G Nielsen
- ComposerNicolas Becker, Abraham Marder
Don't forget to cast your votes! Voting is open for all films until 11:59 PM on Sunday 10/11/20. Voting is crucial!
No Refunds. No Exchanges. No Replacements.
During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience severe hearing loss. When a specialist tells him that it’s only a matter of time until his condition rapidly worsens, Ruben fears that his life is over. With the support of his bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke), he checks into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But giving up the life he once knew is no easy feat, as Ruben must choose between a community that accepts him and his disability, or to put everything on the line in hopes of reclaiming the music career – and life – he once knew.
Featuring a gut-punch performance from Riz Ahmed and utilizing innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder throws audiences head first into Ruben’s experience, giving us startlingly immersive insight into a rarely examined world.
Film Package Includes Q&A With Director Darius Marder, Moderated by Miami Film Festival's Lauren Cohen, With Closed Captioning
This screening is sponsored by Alacran Group and Oolite Arts.
- Year2019
- Runtime121 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida
- DirectorDarius Marder
- ScreenwriterDarius Marder, Abraham Marder, Derek Cianfrance
- ProducerBert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bill Benz, Kathy Benz
- CastRiz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Mathieu Amalric, Lauren Ridloff, Paul Raci
- CinematographerDaniël Bouquet
- EditorMikkel E.G Nielsen
- ComposerNicolas Becker, Abraham Marder