Joaquin Phoenix Talks With Riz Ahmed on 'Sound of Metal'

Joaquin Phoenix in conversation with Riz Ahmed on his award nominated movie 'Sound of Metal' for Amazon Studios
Joaquin and Riz talk all things scripts, acting process, donuts and they reminisce on their time working together back in 2017 on 'The Sisters Brothers'
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[@sonofjesus2109]

Joaquin actually lets him talk, unlike most interviewers

[@claudiaraffo9340]

Listening to what we can learn from the other person is magical, whereas journalists want to hear themselves talk to impress the audience! with the exception of the professionals I have seen in Amanpour & Co.

[@ananthanaarayansathyanaray4348]

Why do I see this in every interview?

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

He knows that feeling of being interrupted

[@markdavis2475]

My thoughts exactly! Fantastic!

[@Zanoladab]

@@alanjamesh.zamorano1677 until he got fed up of it and blasted an interviewer's brains out.

[@aidanccollett]

Joaquin Phoenix on Zoom is an unusual but charming concept to me

[@Mmxxaamm]

It kind of almost makes him human

[@iHaWkS15]

What’s so special about it?? Lol

[@iHaWkS15]

@High on Acids I’ve seen all those movies. He’s a good actor but let’s not pretend he’s anything other than a human being

[@spunkymaniac9312]

@@iHaWkS15 no , you totally take this to an other level , It just that Joachim Phoenix is not the kind of person that show up a lot in social media, actually he barely show up , and it's strange to see him in zoom .

[@helco2856]

Bruh 😂 I was literally thinking the same

[@lmaoqasim]

oh shit, two people I thought would never interact. this is awesome, I love both of them.

[@hotlikelava276]

Also Rooney was in a movie with Riz called Una

[@Kiiieeechiii]

They were in a western together

[@ananthrajkishan7387]

Same here

[@julieosherson]

Riz Ahmed should have won the Academy Award, he was amazing in this movie.

[@Kevincooper220]

Competition was very tough Anthony hopkins deserved it more because his character was tough

[@ruly8153]

I hate when people say X deserved it win the Oscar.... All 5 nominees deserve to win the Oscar! The rest is bullshit

[@wolfzeru5745]

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most charming actors out there

[@melaniep6964]

So true! MOST charming, imo.

[@abramsullivan7764]

True he really is

[@RhinocerosProductions]

Ironic the actor who is famous for hating interviews is doing an interview!

[@sumeya1923]

I’m sure it’s bc he likes riz lol

[@matthewbarratt6929]

The tables have turned.

[@maazkalim]

{ONLY-&-only to the OP and "upvoters": }As this fandom hath spoken: Answering questions is lot more of a responsibility than..

[@FramesPerSecond]

They worked together on a film and he wants to help his friend get more votes for the oscar.

[@LoLinForU]

Well this is feels more like "two average guys talking" than "a reporter doing his job and being bad at it"

[@MegaMoney786]

Riz is a serious actor deffo needs to win an oscar

[@sd81a46]

When I saw nightcrawler I was surprised by his performance and confused how he wasn't getting any hype for it.

[@Thegooob95]

Oscars can fuck off we should stop letting them deem who’s good at art. They’re political propaganda machines. Let them die while we have the chance.

[@Hope-zr8uh]

This is quite simply the most pleasant thing on the internet

[@MandyBuglet]

I just love how sweet JP is to his friends and costars...he's just...he's the best!

[@ALI_FA17]

Jaoquin liked your comment? i must add a reply ,Hey! from England Lboro :D

[@melaniep6964]

Yes he's just darling!❤️

[@aisha02a]

this is so cute but can we also appreciate riz's cardigan-

[@kh7688]

You have one of the most gifted actors in cinematic history, just having a respectful chat with a very gifted actor coming into his own. What's not to love?

[@melaniep6964]

IKR?!👍🔥❤️

[@neilrussell6714]

I just finished the film. It by no means was perfect but my god- Riz was a revelation. Why is it the most fantastic actors have to struggle and toil for years before their brilliance is realized while every random mediocre actor gets recognized immediately and gets every single project under the sun? After SOM, Riz has the potential to be one of the all time greats. That is, if Hollywood continues to let diversity thrive and actors like Riz the acclaim they deserve. What a masterclass act. His pain was so palpable I started fearing for my own hearing! Excellent sound design and such a great interview from the lovely Joaquin Phoenix!

[@Americasorola]

Totally agreed! I mean there’s one actress that seemed to win every award for one movie which I don’t find quite a revelation, she just screamed around in my opinion, and this man, gosh! So wonderful

[@lamamohammed226]

@@Americasorolawho?

[@beverney_shane]

Damn, two of the most humble sounding folk having a conversation. I've never been more attentive.

[@maybefuture]

And this is why Joaquin Phoenix is a world-class hero to me, what a beautiful interview. No bullshit, no gimmick, just priceless and powerful conversation between 2 legendary actors.

[@joeldoherty2166]

Two of the best of their generations having a conversation about their craft is amazing

[@neilrussell6714]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve been watching Riz for the last decade and always thought his career would just be limited to playing the indian/south Asian dude in random indie projects even when I knew he had the potential and talent to do projects that would be greater and would suit his brilliance. Finally, Hollywood looked past his ethnicity and Darius Marder came along and here we are with Riz getting Oscar buzz! Joaquin has always been one of the greatest actors of all time so I’m just delighted to see both of them together. He’s one of my personal favorites

[@Jay23445]

Joaquin Phoenix is definitely one of the the best. Riz? Wouldn’t say one of the best of his generation but definitely a good, solid actor

[@neilrussell6714]

@@Jay23445 I think it’s taken him a while to get a role like sound of Metal because of his ethnicity but his one performance in the film in my opinion cemented him as an actor with a great range. He goes through almost every human emotion possible. Obviously, Joaquin is in a different league, but I think the majority of work Riz has done has gone unnoticed by audiences because they fall under a niche category where he plays an Indian/Pakistani character and not many people watch those movies. I think his growth as an actor will be phenomenal

[@Jay23445]

Neil Russell I agree. I wanna see what Riz does next. Same with Joaquin, I think he’s playing Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s next movie lol. If you haven’t already, watch The Master. Joaquin created one of the greatest performances ever in that film with Philip Seymour Hoffman.

[@jones2277]

Riz looks like he would be an intense lover. You can see that he puts everything into his performances. great actor.

[@roraio]

Omg completely agree with this statement!!!

[@shitpostheavy]

This is weird

[@BlackCoffee69420]

@Tommy Taylor best comment ive seen in awhile lmao

[@thatclaudiakid]

@Tommy Taylor LMFAO

[@theonewhoknocks96]

What the fuck lol

[@hungrybearcub_films]

The fact that we don’t see Joaquin like this and people don’t know that much about his personal day to day life.. it really gives depth to the characters he plays.. makes them more believable! It’s fascinating!

[@alexsilva28]

Totally agree with JP at the end. Can't picture anyone else playing this role as well as Riz did. Just fantastic

[@hbahsirhitrahb]

For people who don’t know, they both are great friends from a long time and they have done a film together too, it’s very underrated “ The Sisters Brothers ”

[@melaniep6964]

Yes, great movie!

[@RamiroNaya]

Thanks

[@aisha02a]

omg joaquin holding a pen YALL KNOW he is invested in this interview

[@smalltown601]

Riz if you ever read this, you are one of the finest British actors to come out of history!!

[@aseem2985]

Yo Joaquin and Riz? That's...something I didn't know I needed.

[@belmondo3330]

You can watch the movie "The Sisters Brothers" both of them are in this film

[@pollopigmeo.]

I loved when Joaquin talks about the donut. I honestly think that's what this movie and life is about: Destroying and trying to fix what surround us.

[@sunnyheroful]

I was Shocked to hear the death of Chadwick Boseman, he deserve a tribute from academy but not a posthumous Oscar, Indeed golden Globes already gives him. Riz deserves the Oscar, because more than a year he practiced drummer and more than six months he learnd the sign language for 'Sound of Metal'

[@wolfzeru5745]

The Academy is more about recognition, the oscar may go for Boseman this year because of his legacy in the industry

[@juanandreszambrano6586]

@@wolfzeru5745 No, Boseman deserves it. Did you watched his movie?

[@wolfzeru5745]

@@juanandreszambrano6586 Yes, but I think Riz deserves it more, just an opinion

[@redmist78]

Sadly he will get robbed because they always give it to dead people. Look at the history. Sad but true. Heath ledger got one. It took David Bowie to die to get his album number one in America and that was his first number one in America ever so what's that tell you?

[@bobthetroll]

The nomination begets more roles with potential nominations. Chadwick deserves an Oscar and there won't be another chance. Not sure why that would be a problem.

[@Jessica-kt3ne]

This was the first performance I have seen from Riz Ahmed. I'm surprised how different his accent is to the character in real life! He did a phenomenal job, loved the movie.

[@ENTERTAINtheDUDE]

"So what attracted you to the Joker?" Joaquin disconnects....

[@jonicro123]

@@BLINDCABBY A brilliant revenge movie. Really got to me , and one truly creepybthing is, the J. Epstein lookalike Island..!

[@papl20]

@@BLINDCABBY let's not kid ourselves here. Both movies are extremely good and Joaquin did an out of this world job.

[@brentloy131]

I just watched You Were Never Really Here and I really enjoyed it. The scene at the lake was remarkable.

[@OddOneOut665]

*Joaquin* : ....You wouldn't get it.

[@astroash]

Joaquin is interviewing!? And he's so good at it too!?

[@claudiopolanco435]

This interview feels like watching a masterclass, thanks for posting this

[@maazkalim]

Is Masterclass® for-free, though?

[@WhatSayCrochet]

This movie really impacted me. The ending scene when Ruben is sitting down just listening. The way he hears things. It is a great visual and audio to demonstrate how I hear certain sounds. Due to a medical condition and the side effects of medications that affect my hearing and focus. The first time I watched this movie with my mom and we watched the ending of the movie, I told her “this is how I hear things”. She was amazed “I had no Idea.” I felt so relieved and grateful that she finally understood me. How and why I get stressed in certain situations. Those 2 minutes were a game changer for me.

[@anju04aa]

Both Riz and Chadwick jointly deserve all honors......Riz is an unofficial awardee of sorts if you know what i mean...the best part is the eccentric recluse Joaquin doing this interview....

[@mrraiz6289]

yeah so bad riz woudnt win i still think riz deserves to win but oscars r not that unpolitical

[@paolariveratirado4296]

So moving to see the admiration they have for each other's work... what JP says about RA's performance is just the way I feel about the Joker: perfection.

[@alm4655]

Two phenomenal actors. Would love to see these two work together again, and direct movies of their own

[@googlefan8990]

Joaquin Phoenix really starts to look like Hollywood royalty - and Riz Ahmed is just being his charming self - great interview!

[@waxchip]

A great movie for me is when I'm still thinking about it days after viewing it. One month later and this film is still on my mind. I've seen several of the Academy Award nominated movies, this one's my favorite of the year by far. And then Abraham Marder's beautiful song, "Green" comes in as the credits roll, to make the film just perfect! Riz deserves this Academy Award!

[@at_oussama]

Riz Ahmed might be famous and stuffs, but his talent is still underrated. Can't wait for his Bohemian Rhapsody moment

[@vivianamora7505]

Loved Sound of Metal!! Man I’m so proud of Riz! He deserves an Oscar

[@RizwanAhmed-cc7cd]

Viviana Mora, I appreciate that pretty much!

[@nait51]

these two actors happen to be two naturals at what they do..interesting and meaningful interaction between thos two. Thank you.

[@marianasam4087]

i mean without deviating from his talent and sweetness but riz's face was sculpted by gods and his skin is angelic

[@WalkingSideways]

He's gorgeous in every way.

[@TheAsadakd]

That is a normal Pakistani face, ma sha Allah

[@JackieT14]

Love Joaquin Phoenix, so pure and honest, keep these interviews coming

[@TheZahilia]

There is something that resonate to me a lot. When Riz talk about that in the punk and metal culture people are seizing ownership of their bodies and that are trying to our identity is so true. The insomia stuff is was the music waves going throughout your body, lol.

[@james.a.delancey]

What a great idea to have these wonderful actors talk about this wonderful Film and have them asking their own questions ☺️ Thank you

[@amritansh8659]

Sound of metal truly was an absolute craft of great cinema Riz Ahemed truly phenomenal, rooting for his oscar🤞 but nothing tops listening to joaquin phoenix

[@brandoncobb4646]

This was the perfect follow up to having just watched the movie. Joker interviews main actor? Sign me up.

[@cristianalmora4180]

These two are in my top 5 actors working today, it's cool to see them interviewing each other I never would have imagined, they're both amazing!

[@raalaa121]

Such a big fan of Riz because he's just a regular pakistani brother that's actually made it ! he was so good in Night Of / Sound of Metal / Nightcrawler

[@alexipapas5084]

JP is legendary thanks so much for uploading. Can't wait for more. He respects his guests and craft so much it's awesome to watch

[@rsena0210]

I don't want to be disrespectful but I don't think that Chadwick Boseman deserves an Oscar for his perfomance on the movie, the award should go to Anthony Hopkins of Riz Ahmed...

[@iamrenvik1522]

I'm not sure which movie you actually mean here could you enlighten me cos I don't even remember his name coming up in this clip here at all or any other movie get mentioned apart from one they'd been in together

[@iamrenvik1522]

Is he in this movie too I obviously have not seen it yet

[@coreycasciano3255]

@@iamrenvik1522 I think he’s referring to the Ma Rainey movie

[@iamrenvik1522]

@@coreycasciano3255 thanks I was a little puzzled at what was meant there

[@coreycasciano3255]

@@iamrenvik1522 no p 👍

[@cameronmichaelscott260]

SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! THE LEVEL OF LOVE FROM JOAQUIN IS ABSOLUTELY SELFLESS Stunning interview

[@The_Real_P13]

Walk the line, sound of metal, let's get these two in a movie together. It'll be EPIC!!

[@bookwormed-geek7772]

I clicked so fast- thank you for uploading this!!

[@winniepooh5590]

Joaquin Phoenix you are one of my amazing actors , I have watched all your movies , I love the way you keep this conversation with another great actor . Greetings from Peru .

[@FaisalMalik]

I love this, brilliant conversation. I’m glad we’re making a move into having conversations like these more consistently, very effective form of interviewing.

[@NaveenBosco]

"It's all about the donut". I KNEW IT!

[@whysoserious6687]

its kinda mind boggling how Joaquin stutters alot when he speaks normally but is one of the best actors ever

[@garettgarrido]

Absolutely love you both in The Sisters Brothers, among all your other great works. This was an amazing conversation, very enlightening and inspiring.

[@thomasdahwoodjr4600]

Great interview!!

[@onelovemon1784]

Two guys I learn from every time JP and Ethan Hawke. They are in touch with humanity and listen and observe and appreciate the creativity in each individual. Unless of course you are harming animals then JP is going to crush that. Two guys I would love to have a friendship with but I'm glad to at least have access to them in their videos, writings, work, etc. Awesome fun. Sisters Brothers was fantastic. Thank you for the upload

[@RH-cl1wn]

Intensity is so charismatic!

[@imko5637]

Rizs cardigan is so nice

[@ledzep310]

I had never heard of Riz prior to watching "Sound of Metal" - I thought he was terrific. I think he's got a terrific acting career in front of him.

[@jyapuwhitesinner2743]

Donut destroying n assembling again scene”sick”

[@arunmunagala8333]

Thank you so much for posting this!!is this the full interview?

[@JoaquinPhoenixUpdates]

Full Video can be found in the description through Amazon Studios

[@flawedengineer]

I hope Riz gets the Oscar.

[@prabhaysharma626]

The guy on left will never forget what the guy on right did to him in The Sisters Brothers.

[@jacobsputnik]

Big thanks, Joaquin and Riz. Interesting discussion about a very moving film.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Absolutely, Neil! Riz Ahmed's performance in 'Sound of Metal' was truly exceptional. It's refreshing to see actors like him getting the recognition they deserve. Joaquin Phoenix's interview brought out the depth of their craft. Hollywood should indeed continue to embrace diversity and talent. Great insight, and I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on Riz's potential as one of the all-time greats. 🌟 #SoundOfMetal #RizAhmed #JoaquinPhoenix

[@richardjones3600]

This is foooking awsome Joaquin phoenix with his own channel interviewing legends like Riz Ahmed I don't think I've seen him in a bad film

[@RetroYusuf]

Damn this is so heartwarming. Such a wholesome interaction from two great actors that i admire.

[@atharavkoyalkar9714]

It was fantastic to learn about the process of Riz to me as an actor.... I came to know that.. Everything which comes out to be extraordinary... Holds lots of truthful and very hard work... Also i like the most was that the shooting was done in a chronology that really helps the actor to properly give portray the exact amout of feelings and emotions in the character... So that was a nice conversation over all

[@gr8hndz4u]

In many ways ,how this Film was created sequentially...as real life...unfolds...it was a great way to do inner work.

[@madokag]

Thank you, KZbin for putting this video on the recommended list! I love the casual interactions between the two amazing actors!

[@ethos2781]

Riz Ahmed, what an incredible & talented artist... He is THE AVATAR of an Brilliant Character Actor.... Intelligent.. Insightful... Intense.

[@Democracy_Manifest]

7:18 he says: "It was lookin' at me funny"

[@rahulchoudhryactor2926]

Beautiful interview✨

[@hamzaahmed3730]

You can hear a little Arthur in between Joaquin talking

[@raalaa121]

JP is the Joker in real life lol !! mad

[@ClaudioAcerra]

In Audiard's film are both fenomenal

[@HaidurShah21]

Love both JP and RA🙏🏻💙

[@maimohamed3590]

I'm glad this was on my youtube recommendations😍🙏✨

[@sambrown5867]

TWO highly talented actors; i adore them both! :) :) xx P.S cant wait to see 'Sound of Metal'! Kudos Riz x

[@elcal9600]

hope Riz wins the oscar he so deserves

[@santiagoyeomans]

Riz Ahmed will won the Oscar for best actor. Save this comment.

[@NoThoughtAllFeels]

Love this! they need to be in a new film together.

[@Bhatakti_Hawas]

This is a crossover I didn't know I want

[@cjbacon4869]

Hey Joaquin - man this was great! I hope you do some more with other personalities. You can really tell your sincerity in wanting to know and you are clearly a fan too. Great questions - did you even write them down? It seemed like just a genuine spontaneous conversation between respected peers. I'm a musician and been connected to the industry a long time and Riz and the movie got it right (especially the part about the wife "changed" direction) - glad he won the much deserved Independant Spirit award too. I also know a few people who are hearing impaired and it was a great representation of both sides of the experience. What I found really amazing though was the way the sounds were characterized throughout the experience and with only the necessary dialogue and intermittance to the absence of sound as we are taken along the journey and experience with him as the audience. As his ability to function grows so does the dialogue and sound clears up until he learned to be heard through the ASL only to almost throw it away on his "cure all" operation and what he thought it would be. Choices, mistakes, redemption, introspection. Very powerful especially when we consider the ASL is not present in a lot of reporting and other areas of life we take for granted even in this day when communication is "everything." We can do better. Great movie and even better interview because you are genuinely inquisitive and interested in his process and translation. Not a bad year for story and film given the state of the world - there may be hope yet...Chadwick literally left it out on the stage man. Brilliant and he was speaking truth through his character which given his circumstances must have been hard and definitely cathartic. It was for me. Riz and Gary Oldman have an oscar worthy performance but I think Chadwick will be the man of the hour and honor his example by winning posthumously. The craft has never been better in spite of a Marvel/Disney Universe of distraction. When you actors, writers and creators and crew "get it right" - there is a reason they call it that. Look at "Joker" (well done) Hope you keep putting yourself out there with other interviews because it was really good. Thank you Hope all is well with you and yours. Be well We are our brother's keeper. Pay It forward MAy peace be with you and your s always

[@ImranAhmed-by5pf]

Both Actors legendary ! Riz Ahmed Jeya Mohagir

[@khalidamajoud4114]

Two of my favourite actors exchanging...Today is a good day!

[@avelinofernandes1370]

i love joquien pheniox and heis one of my favroite actors

[@andremattozo]

They did The Sisters Brothers, that’s why

[@alloybust3842]

Joaquin is a great interviewer btw

[@nowweretalkinpodcast]

praise from the 🐐 himself. idk why some people hate on the film. dude really knocked it outta the park

[@daleturner]

Holy heck!!! Never in a billion years would I have imagined such a conversation being documented for outside peeps to eyeball! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ FANTASTIC! And thank ye :-)

[@hortlockthelivingdead4676]

sound of metal is sooo good to me. Harshly but natural realistic but very effective

[@Jaomet]

I've just seen the film and thought it was great! For me the doughnut was a luxury; a comfort which was too at odds with the character's mental state in that moment. It felt absurd to him, and his reaction was a perfect release of his frustration, which is never fully resolved until the last scene of the movie where he can finally just sit.

[@jannelonnqvist2947]

Thanks for this! Local cinema is showing the film next week and now I'm most definitely going to see it!

[@anthonycampos8057]

The Great Joaquin Phoenix -Leonardo Dicaprio

[@Bdhacker101]

Riz Ahmed looks a lot like Danny Pudi - the actor who plays Abed in Community

[@lmk1979]

Such a beautiful interview.

[@Coolyourbootsman]

Really hope he bags that Oscar.

[@maazkalim]

Whom?

[@ssbrahma1682]

Both of them should do the slow interview with neelesh misra!❤️❤️