Brody and Pearce to Receive Cinema Vanguard Award

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will honor Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce with the Cinema Vanguard Award on February 13, 2025, for their performances in Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist. Brody portrays an immigrant struggling to rebuild his life in Post-War America, while Pearce plays a wealthy art patron whose vision clashes with Brody's character. This award recognizes actors who have taken artistic risks and made unique contributions to cinema. Both actors are celebrated for their lengthy, uncompromising careers, with Brody previously winning an Academy Award for his role in The Pianist, and Pearce known for iconic performances in films like LA Confidential and Memento. The festival runs from February 4 to February 15, 2025, and promises to showcase the top work of both actors in this year's narrative.