Film "The Brutalist" premieres, tracing a Holocaust survivor architect's journey to America amid production challenges.

"The Brutalist," a 215-minute drama directed by Brady Corbet, follows a Hungarian Jewish architect who emigrates to America after surviving the Holocaust. The film, starring Adrien Brody, explores themes of brutalist architecture, love, envy, and the American dream. Despite facing numerous challenges including budget constraints and production delays due to the pandemic and geopolitical issues, the film premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival and has received positive feedback. Filmed in Hungary and Italy on a $10 million budget, "The Brutalist" highlights the difficulties of independent filmmaking.

November 25, 2024
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