A24 has released the full Brady Corbet trailer The Brutalistwhich chronicles the journey of a Hungarian Jewish architect, László Toth, in search of a new life in America after escaping post-World War II Europe. His talents catch the attention of Harrison Lee Van Buren, whose patronage propels László into America's elite architectural circles, though not without sacrifice. Starring Adrien Brody as László, The BrutalistThe cast includes Felicity Jones as his wife, Erzsébet Toth, and Guy Pearce as the enigmatic industrialist Van Buren. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters December 20, 2024.
Now, A24 revealed The BrutalistThe official Corbet trailer, providing a glimpse into Corbet's ambitious story of the American dream. The trailer shows sweeping images of mid-century America, juxtaposed with László's inner turmoil over the struggle to preserve his artistic legacy amidst overwhelming xenophobic sentiments. The historical epic captures moments of intimacy and grandeur, with the images suggesting a performance from Brody that is equal parts vulnerable and determined. Watch the full trailer below:
What the Official Brutalist Trailer Means
A sneak peak at A24's next big drama
The official trailer for The Brutalist reinforces the film's position as a significant entry in A24's prestige drama lineup, which includes other award-winning films such as Luca Guadagnino. Queer (2024). Brody's seamless transformation into László Toth encourages the film's emphasis on questions of identity and cultural dislocationas well as the ethical dilemmas faced by immigrants seeking success in a new world dominated by Anglo-Saxon capitalists like Van Buren de Pearce.
The trailer also demonstrates Erzsébet de Jones' captivating role as László emotional anchor and moral compass, while Pearce seems to embody the seductive allure and ultimate oppression of wealth and power. Along with the film's accurate production and costuming, The Brutalist continues A24's tradition of telling visually stunning and thematically rich stories with Corbet's gripping drama set in 1950s America.
Given the critical acclaim, including seven Golden Globe nominations, Corbet's film has established itself as an awards season contender. In your review of The Brutalist, Screen speechalex harrison gave it a perfect score of 10 out of 10observing: “Brody does a truly delicate job for someone with the weight of the film on his shoulders, carrying within himself the complex maelstrom of pain and superiority that complicates his social position in his new country..”
Our take on the official Brutalist trailer
A powerful historical epic awaits its theatrical debut
The Brutalist The trailer promises a deeply moving exploration of ambition and sacrifice, anchored by Brody's captivating performance. Corbet turns László's triumphs and struggles into a visually stunning period drama this is intimate and epic. With the support of A24 and a highly talented cast The Brutalist looks set to be one of the most compelling cinematic experiences of 2024. Its focus on the immigrant experience and Toth's artistic integrity offers a timely, universal look at the dark, bloody heart of America.
Source: A24