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Adrien Brody Shines in Epic Holocaust Drama 'The Brutalist'

1/17/2025

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In "The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, Adrien Brody embodies László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect chasing the American Dream after the horrors of the Holocaust. This visually stunning film, celebrated for its powerful performances, spans an epic 3 hours and 35 minutes and will hit theaters on January 24 after debuting at the Venice Film Festival.

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In "The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, Adrien Brody embodies László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect chasing the American Dream after the horrors of the Holocaust. This visually stunning film, celebrated for its powerful performances, spans an epic 3 hours and 35 minutes and will hit theaters on January 24 after debuting at the Venice Film Festival.