Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody has opened up about his deeply personal connection to his upcoming film The Brutalist, revealing how the project pays tribute to his family’s enduring struggles and sacrifices.
In a certified gathering, Brody, who stars in the show facilitated by Brady Corbet, discussed the near and dear resonation of the story, which accounts the outing of a Holocaust survivor remaking his life in post-war America as a draftsman.For Brody, the film isn’t simply a job — it is his very own impression family’s ancestry.
“My family has experienced great hardships and loss, particularly during and after World War II,” Brody shared. “This film honours that pain, resilience, and the strength to rebuild, which so many people of that generation exemplified.”
The entertainer, whose maternal grandparents were Hungarian Jews who endure the Holocaust, made sense of how the story of The Brutalist reflects the battles of uprooted families looking for a new beginning in a new world. “This is an account of endurance and rehash, and for my purposes, it’s well established in my legacy and the tradition of my progenitors.”
Directed by Corbet, The Brutalist features a stellar cast, including Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, and Joe Alwyn. The film examines themes of trauma, creativity, and resilience, exploring how art and architecture become acts of defiance and hope amid profound loss.
Brody’s portrayal of the central character—an immigrant striving to leave a lasting mark in a society that views him as an outsider—is being praised as one of the most vulnerable performances of his career. “Every brick, every structure, every design is imbued with the weight of his experiences,” Brody said. “It’s a role that allowed me to channel something very personal, something I’ve carried with me through my family’s stories.”
As The Brutalist gears up for its festival circuit premiere, critics are already lauding it as a visually striking and emotionally powerful exploration of perseverance. For Brody, it’s more than a film—it’s a tribute to the struggles, strength, and resilience of generations past.
“Honouring my family’s journey through this character is an experience I’ll never forget,” Brody concluded. “This is for them.”
The Brutalist is set to debut not long from now, with crowds anxious to observe what vows to be a powerful and remarkable execution.
