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The Brutalist

The Brutalist

Drama · 2024

When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.

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The Brutalist

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2024 Drama 3h 35m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

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When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Brady Corbet

Written by

Brady Corbet · Mona Fastvold

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

László Tóth

Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones

Erzsébet Tóth

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr

Joe Alwyn

Joe Alwyn

Harry Lee

Raffey Cassidy

Raffey Cassidy

Zsófia

Stacy Martin

Stacy Martin

Maggie Lee

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

Gordon

Court is in session

Put The Brutalist on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.