Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’ is a sprawling, intense, and visually stunning film that captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival. The film tells the story of a Hungarian Jewish architect seeking a new life in America, navigating post-war trauma, prejudice, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Led by powerhouse performances from Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, ‘The Brutalist’ is a compelling and morally ambiguous exploration of the American dream and its dark underbelly.