Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" captures the journey of László Tóth, a Jewish architect, who struggles through perils of postwar Europe to rebuild his life and legacy in the U.S.
Corbet notes: "It's about a character who flees fascism only to encounter capitalism," highlighting the juxtaposition of trauma and the challenge of creative fulfillment in harsh realities.
The film reflects on postwar trauma and the uncertain legacy of the Holocaust, merging the personal struggle of Tóth with broader historical themes of suffering and resilience.
The filmmaking process epitomized an odyssey, as it took seven years to bring together a story that spans the complexities of art, history, and identity.
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