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In ‘The Brutalist,’ Size Matters
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scrn loglineA fictional architect's epic journey from post-WWII optimism to the shattering realization that the American dream is a myth, captured in a bold, nearly 4-hour cinematic experience.beat sheet- Director Brady Corbet spent 7 years grinding to bring his ambitious vision to life, including sourcing the perfect marble quarry location in Italy thanks to a celebrity connection.
- Adrien Brody's character, a Hungarian Jewish refugee, was tailor-made for the actor due to his own family's immigrant experience, adding an emotional resonance to the role.
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In ‘The Brutalist, ’ Size Matters
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Rebecca Keegan
scrn logline
A fictional architect's epic journey from post-WWII optimism to the shattering realization that the American dream is a myth, captured in a bold, nearly 4-hour cinematic experience.
beat sheet
- Director Brady Corbet spent 7 years grinding to bring his ambitious vision to life, including sourcing the perfect marble quarry location in Italy thanks to a celebrity connection.
- Adrien Brody's character, a Hungarian Jewish refugee, was tailor-made for the actor due to his own family's immigrant experience, adding an emotional resonance to the role.
call sheet
Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones, Sylvia Plachy, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Judy Becker, Lol Crawley, Daniel Blumberg, A24, Brookstreet Pictures, Kaplan Morrison, ALP, Proton Cinema, Intake Films, Bauhaus, The Brutalist