Brady Corbet's 3-hour film "The Brutalist" premiered at Venice Film Festival, with Corbet defending long runtimes and advocating for cinema evolution.

Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist," running over three hours, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Defending its length, Corbet argues against critiques of extended runtimes, likening them to judging a book by its page count. He believes cinema should evolve beyond such constraints. The trend of longer films at the festival reflects competition with streaming platforms. Corbet also highlighted challenges in the film industry, noting a shift toward executive-driven television.

September 01, 2024
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