ButThe Brutalistis simply not a true story,and Laszlo Toth was not a real Hungarian architect.
He also citesTheImitation GameandJackieas key examples.
The Brutalistintroduces Laszlo at a low status and humble time in his adult life.
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The retrospective of Laszlos work in thatepilogue makes the audience feel as if weve seen a mans full life.
And yet, Laszlo Toth and his epic story are bothas fictional as Lydia Tar.
Wearing a tuxedo and claiming to be Christ reborn, he attacked the statue with a hammer.
The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
These modern classics were positively transporting.
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The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
