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The Brutalistis one of the most talked about films this year. It has caused a lot of chatter for a movie that is yet to be released. The decades-spanning drama centered on architecture and immigration is set in post-war America. It chronicles the life of László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the United States. He relentlessly struggles to succeed professionally as an architect, until meeting a wealthy client alters his life forever.
The Brutalistwill likely sweep all the awards this awards season. The film, a combination of the best talents in the industry, has emerged as one of the finest pieces of cinema this year. With unanimously positive critical comments and dominating nominations with the approaching awards season,The Brutalisthas established itself as one of the best films being released this year. And if you’ve missed out onThe Brutalistwave going on, here are five reasons whyThe Brutalistdeserves your attention.
1Unique Perspective on the Post-War Landscape and Immigrant Life
The Brutalistfollows László Tóth (played byAdrien Brody), a Hungarian-born Jewish architect who seeks a new start to his life and moves to America. He is later joined there by his wife Erzsébet (played byFelicity Jones) and niece Zsófia (played by Raffey Cassidy and later,Ariane Labed). And through this family, the film reflects the struggles post-war immigrants face in navigating life in a foreign land.
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Mostly, films center on wars or the immediate aftermath. It is not common for a story to focus on the rebuilding of life after the loss and destructive chaos of war.The Brutalistdoes just that. It shows people with painful pasts trying to try to wade through the dichotomy of embracing a new culture and preserving their heritage.
With an emotional lens, the film explores the key themes of the immigrant experience such as displacement, ambition, and a sense of identity. It offers a look into the subtle yet profound aspects of the choice of a person to leave their homeland and make a home out of a foreign land. This has not been done on film enough.
2Adrien Brody’s Spectacular Performance
Brady Corbet’s (known for his work inVox LuxandThe Childhood of a Leader) third directorial feature,The Brutalistexplores yet another nuance ofAdrien Brody as the phenomenal yet underrated performer that he is. Much of Brody’s vitae is filled with raw and soulful depictions of human emotion in all its complexity;The Brutalistimpacts viewers differently, adding another feather to Brody’s cap.
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From his Academy Award-winning performanceinThe Pianistto his roles inThe Grand Budapest HotelandPeaky Blinders, Brody is known for his ability to convey the deepest of emotions with subtlety. InThe Brutalist,Brody brings to life the complexly layered character of László Toth. The actor skillfully balances his character’s struggles with his professional ambitions.
As László Toth grapples with the horrors of his past of living in war-stricken Europe, Brody captures the internal conflict he goes through with such unparalleled conviction that the audience empathizes with the character.
3The BrutalistIs a Low-Budget Masterpiece
In times when films that don’t probably need as huge budgets are produced with high budgets,The Brutalistturned out exceptionally well with its limited budget. It is all due to the genius of filmmaker Brady Corbet. A film with a three-and-a-half-hour runtime, on 70mm film for under $10 million is almost an unbelievable feat to achieve. Yet with Corbet helming the project, all was possible.
Corbet employed genius tactics to keep the budget as low as possible. For instance, it was shot in Hungary to take advantage of tax credit. In an interview, Corbet said (viaDeadline):
We were shooting in a country where things would cost what they really should cost. Hungary is not that cheap where we shot. It’s cheaper than New York City where we spent $1M in transpo on the last movie.
Furthermore, Corbet took some steps in the direction of filmmaking that his team needed to understand. Talking about using different strategies, the filmmaker said:
To make this movie for this amount of money meant that it was a real sacrifice from our HODs (heads of departments). It takes time to train contemporary line producers. Studios are usually run by people who frequently haven’t made a lot of movies on the ground. It’s a lot of explaining and educating people on the ground. It’s a process.
The quality and reception of a film made on such a tight budget is telling of its makers’ prowess.
4Exploration of Universal Themes
Although a historical drama set in the mid-20th century, the film is also highly relevant today. The themes of discovering one’s identity after migration and being resilient throughout resonated with modern audiences. Immigration and cultural integration are some of the most heated topics of debate. In search of a better future, people leave their homeland behind and attempt to make a home in a foreign place.
The film also sheds light on the struggle of wanting to fit in and the will to contribute to the new society. It also explores the relationship between art, artist, and how society perceives those who create. Things like these do hold universal relevance.
5An Ode to Brutalist Architecture
The Brutalistis a visually compelling film. It takes inspiration from the Brutalist architecture. The beauty and complexity of the film’s characters are reflected through the concrete buildings, geometric designs, and shadowed interiors. The aesthetics of Brutalism craft a visual narrative that captures viewers’ hearts.
The film’s cinematography is helmed by Lol Crawley, who is known for shooting films that were lauded for their cinematography such asMandela: Long Walk to Freedom, andThe Crimson PetalandWhite Noise. It is Crawley’s specialty to make a film stand out with its visual storytelling.
The meticulous arrangement of each frame helps with delivering an impactful film which is nothing short of a piece of art.
With the awards season around the corner,The Brutalisthas been nominated for several accolades this award season, most notable amongst them are the Golden Globes nominations. As the Golden Globes nominations have rolled out,The Brutalisthas emerged as a forerunner this year. It is nominated in seven categories including Best Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama and Best Director among others.
The Brutalistis scheduled to be released on July 13, 2025.
Arpita Joshi
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Arpita Joshi is an Evergreen Content Writer at FandomWire. With almost two years of experience, she has learned intricate details of writing in different niches, particularly entertainment.
