Title: The Brutalist Director: Brady Corbet Release Date: December 20, 2024 (United States) Genre: Epic Period Drama
Plot Summary: “The Brutalist” follows the journey of László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust and immigrates to the United States. Struggling to achieve the American Dream, László faces numerous challenges, including addiction and poverty. His life takes a turn when he is commissioned by the wealthy industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren to design a grand modernist monument. This project brings both monumental success and devastating lows, profoundly impacting László and his family.
The film explores themes of immigration, addiction, capitalism, and the pursuit of the American Dream, all set against the backdrop of post-war America.