Brady Corbet's The Brutalist Premieres in Venice

Brady Corbet's long-awaited film, The Brutalist, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a 13-minute standing ovation from the audience. The three-hour, 35-minute epic follows László Tóth, a Hungarian Jewish architect played by Adrien Brody, who emigrates to the U.S. after surviving the Holocaust, depicting his struggles and eventual rise with the help of a wealthy client. Critics hailed the film as a significant exploration of the immigrant experience, with The Hollywood Reporter describing it as a 'monumental symphony' and highlighting Brody's 'devastating' performance. The film's ambitious scope includes an intermission, allowing viewers to reflect on its themes, and is noted for its impressive 70mm presentation. Corbet expressed that the film is dedicated to artists who could not realize their visions, underscoring its connection to historical trauma. The Brutalist is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion Award at the festival.