The American drama “Sound of Metal,” released in 2019, did not achieve large box office numbers worldwide. However, it can boast an Oscar for Best Sound. And this is great news for the entire team involved in creating this remarkable film.
Sound Of Metal – 6 Oscar Nominations Overall
In 2021, the Academy combined sound mixing and editing into a single category. This made the task more challenging for nominees, increasing the number of contenders for the award. But this did not prevent the sound engineer of Sound Of Metal from winning this tough race. Best film in the drama category, best male lead, and several secondary achievements – a total of 6 winners.
To help readers understand, previous Oscar awards for sound went to very notable films at the box office:
- Sound Mixing – “Bohemian Rhapsody“.
- Sound Editing – “Ford v Ferrari”.
What is the film Sound Of Metal about
The story of a drummer who lost his hearing due to his profession. The musician has to adapt to a new world among deaf people. It is a separate world, whose daily life is completely intertwined with that of hearing people.
The film Sound Of Metal shows viewers that such a thing can happen to anyone. And life does not end with illness. The main character was able to see the world differently and understand who he is and how to live further. It’s better to watch the film than just read its brief summary…
You can watch the acceptance speech of the Sound of Metal sound engineers in the video below.
