In case you thought you had seen it all, this film promises to give another meaning to the brutal murders that fill us with dread.
Brady Corbet has consolidated his place in contemporary cinema after receiving the prestigious Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, after presenting a project with a duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes, which was described as “The godfather of our times” and is considered by critics to be one of the most important pieces of the year, positioning itself as a strong candidate for the Oscars.
In history, we have a film that spans almost three decades and tells the life of László Toth; a Jewish architect born in Hungary who, after surviving a concentration camp during World War II, He emigrates to the United States with his wife Erzsébet to pursue the “American dream”. Thus, the film sensitively addresses themes such as resilience, the struggle for identity and the complexities of exile, standing out for its emotional depth and epic approach.
And so, in addition to its powerful narrative, The Brutalist It turned out to impress us with its production method, since it was filmed in 70 mm, as an unusual format that provides an immersive visual experience. However, this method entailed technical challenges, since the projection required 26 coils with a total weight of 136 kilos; a detail that highlights the ambition and artistic commitment of the team.
Besides, the success of The Brutalist has not stopped the creativity of the director Brady Corbetwho is already imagining his next project, promising something radically different. In an interview with The New YorkerCorbet describes the idea as a hybrid between western and horror film, inspired by The Texas Chainsaw Massacre the Tobe Hooper.
Set in the seventies, The story will explore the life of Chinese immigrants in Californiaaddressing cultural and social tensions with a more “free” and innovative style.
Besides, The Brutalist continues to amaze critics and audiences with his monumental visionand its moving exploration of humanity in times of adversity. Find it on Apple TV.
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