'The Brutalist' Earns 10 Oscar Nominations, Celebrates Iconic Architecture

The film 'The Brutalist,' directed by Brady Corbet and nominated for 10 Oscars, follows the journey of László Tóth, a Hungarian architect who survives the Holocaust and immigrates to America in the late 1940s. The narrative explores themes of ambition and struggle amidst post-World War II America, highlighting Tóth's challenges in a new country and his eventual rise to prominence through an industrialist's patronage. The film's representation of architecture has sparked debate over its classification, as Tóth's style aligns more with the Bauhaus movement rather than the Brutalism that emerged later. Additionally, Corbet faces criticism for alleged AI misuse in the film, such as altering accents and generating architectural drawings. Despite these controversies, 'The Brutalist' shines a light on the complex relationship between architecture and societal values, as well as the legacy of the Brutalist movement itself. The film serves as a homage to the architectural ethos that sought to redefine modernism in the aftermath of the war.