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Brady Corbet's The Brutalist is a cinematic exploration of resilience and the pursuit of the American dream, chronicling the life of a Jewish architect who overcomes immense adversity. This epic historical drama unfolds over 30 years, detailing the journey of László Tóth, a Hungarian-born architect who navigates the tumultuous aftermath of the Holocaust and the challenges of immigrant life in the United States.
Following its premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it garnered the Silver Lion for Best Direction, The Brutalist has quickly become one of the most talked-about films of 2024. With its compelling storyline, stellar cast, and remarkable direction, this film is poised to leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.
Set for a limited theatrical release on December 20, 2024, The Brutalist has a run time of three hours and 15 minutes
What is the release date of The Brutalist?
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The Brutalist is scheduled for release in the United States on December 20, 2024. Initially, it will debut in select theaters before expanding to a wider audience. The film has already made waves at prestigious film festivals, including its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2024, and screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival shortly after.
Following its festival run, the film will be featured at the New York Film Festival later in September.
Cast of The Brutalist
The cast includes Oscar winner Adrien Brody as László Tóth and Oscar nominee Felicity Jones as his wife Erzsébet. Adrien Brody is known for his performance in The Pianist and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Felicity Jones has films like Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in her credit.
Guy Pearce plays the industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, with whom László builds up enviable contacts. Joe Alwyn appears as Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Harrison. Stacy Martin plays Harry’s twin sister, Maggie.
Other cast members include Alessandro Nivola, Isaach de Bankolé, Raffey Cassidy, Emma Laird, Peter Polycarpou, Jaymes Butler, and Jonathan Hyde.
What is the plot of The Brutalist?
Co-written by Corbet and his wife, Mona Fastvold, the screenplay of The Brutalist presents a poignant story of survival and ambition. The film depicts the biography of László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor who came to the U.S. in 1947. László encounters precarious living conditions at first but then wins a life-changing deal with one of the rich clients.
The narrative encompasses issues of personal loss and revival in the quest for the American dream. The film touches upon the unfortunate reality that immigrants faced after the Second World War.
Currently, no trailer for the movie has been released, but with its increasing buzz, fans can expect promotional material to drop soon.
The Brutalist is directed by Brady Corbet and written by Brady Corbet, and Mona Fastvold. It is distributed by A24 (United States), Focus Features, and Universal Pictures (International).
