The Brutalist Wins Best Drama at Golden Globes

At the 2025 Golden Globes, Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director, marking a significant triumph for the filmmaker. Corbet highlighted the challenges faced during the film's production, stating he was told it was 'undistributable' and that audiences wouldn't show up. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the importance of supporting filmmakers, arguing that the final cut should always favor the director. The film, which stars Adrien Brody as a Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor, garnered a total of eight nominations, including Best Actor for Brody and supporting nods for Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce. Corbet's call for recognition of filmmakers resonated strongly, as he urged attendees to consider the value of creative voices in cinema. The victory positions The Brutalist as a potential contender for the upcoming Oscars, building on its successful premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.