"The Brutalist" recounts the story of Hungarian immigrant and Holocaust survivor László Tóth as he strives to reconstruct his life in post-war America through architecture.
Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar, drew from his own family history in portraying the character, reflecting on his ancestors' journey from Hungary to the United States post-World War II.
Brody reflects on how his character's creative impulse mirrors his own journey as an actor, saying, "Any artistic person can relate to the struggle and yearning to leave behind something meaningful."
Director Brady Corbet defends the film's lengthy runtime, comparing it to the depth of a book or a large-scale painting, emphasizing its artistic value.
Felicity Jones, who portrays Tóth's wife, Erzsébet, expresses her search for robust female roles and praises her character’s defiance and strength.
Guy Pearce, playing industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, discusses the dynamic between his character and Tóth, praising Brody's performance.
"The Brutalist" has received ten Oscar nominations, including a best-actor nod for Brody, who appreciates the recognition and the film's warm reception by award bodies.
The film is set to premiere in cinemas on January 24th.