The Brutalist is Golden Globe actor Adrian Brody’s newest cinematic feature. Brody is known to embody complex roles that channel the most raw parts of his character. His most noteworthy works include The Pianist, Predators (2010), The Grand Budapest Hotel, Midnight in Paris, and The Village, among other hits.
The Brutalist made its debut at the 81st International Film Festival in Venice on September 1, 2024. The movie went on to secure the prestigious 'The Silver Lion Award for Best Direction'. In addition to its high praise, the movie has also been given a rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes - which is a near perfect score!
It is directed by Brady Corbet - a former actor who pursued his passion for directing films, and his wife Mona Fastvold. Corbet’s work includes Force Majeure, While We’re Young, Melancholia, and others!
The Brutalist reportedly has a runtime of three hours and 15 minutes.
When will The Brutalist release?
The Brutalist will be released in theatres across the USA on December 20, 2024. As mentioned, it first aired at the Venice Film Festival, similarly, it also aired at the Toronto Film Festival.
As per What to Watch, the movie will primarily be released in select theatres nationwide before releasing internationally. Whether or not the movie will air on an OTT remains unconfirmed, but, the possibility does exist.
The movie is slated to be released alongside several other anticipated films including Queer, We Live in Time, Babygirl, and others! Viewership ratings might vary accordingly, but given the Rotten Tomatoes rating and the aforementioned award - The Brutalist may be a masterpiece and perhaps even Brody’s best work.
What is the plot for The Brutalist?
The Brutalist plot revolves around a prodigy architect - Laszlo Toth and his darling wife Erzsebet’s journey to America at the cusp of the modern revolution.
Toth from the movie is described as an intellectual man with flair in the field of architecture.
His wife on the other hand is the bane of his existence and supports him while they embark on a journey to create a legacy. The couple set forth to America - the land where dreams come true to fulfill their ambition.
All goes well until an enigmatic aristocrat with ulterior motives waltzed into their lives, causing unexpected chaos in their plans.
Who is in the cast for The Brutalist?
The cast of The Brutalist includes seasoned actors and actresses from Hollywood who’ve amassed a wealth of experience. Here’s a complete list of the cast appearing in the movie:
- Adrian Brody
- Felicity Jones
- Joe Alwyn
- Guy Pearce
- Jonathan Hyde
- Alessandro Nivola
- Emma Laird
- Joel Edgerton
- Stacy Martin
- Vanessa Kirby
- Isaach de Bankole
- Jaymes Butler
- Matt Devere
- Mark Rylance
- Marion Cotillard
- Peter Polycarpou
- Michael Epp
- Natalie Shinnick
Is The Brutalist a true story?
The Brutalist is loosely based on a true story. While the movie depicts Brody’s character as an architect, the real-life Laszlo Toth is a geologist.
Per Variety, Toth was of Hungarian-Australian descent. Although he was born in Hungary, Toth completed his academia in Australia.
He was renowned for his contribution to science and for infamously vandalizing Michelangelo’s Pieta in the year 1972.
Catch actor Adrian Brody and other cast members in The Brutalist - in theatres on December 20, 2024.
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