The Brutalist

A sweeping, somber epic that immerses you in a man's arduous struggle with trauma and artistic ambition, demanding patience but rewarding with profound emotional depth.

Directed by

Brady Corbet

Genres

Drama

Starring

Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce

Tagline

Welcome to America.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Trauma, identity, isolation, ambition

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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