‘The Brutalist,’ Corbet Tells the Story of an Architect Rebuilding His Life After War and Separation”
*Mumbai, 26th February 2025* – Universal Pictures, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, announces the release of The Brutalist on *February 28, 2025* . Directed by Golden Globe winner and Critics’ Choice-nominated *Brady Corbet* , the film tells the story of László Toth, a visionary architect who escapes war-torn Europe to rebuild his life, career, and marriage in post-war America. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Academy Award winner *Adrien Brody* , The Brutalist has already earned critical acclaim following its Venice International Film Festival premiere, where Brody’s performance was praised as “extraordinary” and “career-best.”
Set in Pennsylvania, László’s journey is shaped by his encounter with wealthy industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, who commissions him to design a monument dedicated to his late mother. This patronage comes at a steep cost, as László grapples with the tension between his artistic integrity and the capitalist forces driving his work. The film reflects the struggles of real-life architects like Louis Kahn, Mies van der Rohe, and Marcel Breuer, whose experiences influenced the character of László, particularly his battle to reconcile personal trauma with professional success.
Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee for Best Director, *Brady Corbet* shares “ _The story chronicles 30 years in the life of an architect that was well established before the Second World War,” says Corbet. “He and his wife get stuck in the quagmire of war and emigrate separately to America — László in the late ‘40s and Erzsébet in the late ‘50s. The Brutalist is essentially about László trying to re-establish himself in America after being separated from his wife for a decade.”_
The Brutalist explores themes of artistic sacrifice, the toll of war, and the pursuit of legacy. As László’s monument becomes a symbol of both his genius and his inner conflict, the film offers a poignant reflection on the price of success. With its stunning direction and powerful performances, it promises to be one of 2025’s most compelling releases.