Guy Pearce Connects His 'Brutalist' Character with Trump & Defends Runtime

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• Pearce's gritty, authoritarian character in the film has been likened to the former U.S. president's divisive persona, suggesting the actor's ability to embody complex, controversial figures.
• Despite the film's daunting length, Pearce and Jones argue the extended runtime is necessary to fully explore the story's depth and nuance, aiming to immerse audiences in a truly 'brutalist' cinematic experience.