Adrien Brody presents ‘The Brutalist’: “Trump reflects the same attitude of the Reich towards modernist design”

“We have to figure out how to make this planet more liveable and inclusive“, said Adrien Brody (New York, April 14, 1973) this Friday at the presentation in Madrid of The Brutalista monumental work that explores the resilience and dilemma of the American dream.

The Brutalistdirected by Brady Corbetis a film that transcends the boundaries of conventional cinema to become a monumental experience. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Drama and one of the great favorites for the Oscars, this three and a half hour film interweaves trauma, art and the questioning of the American dream in a story as powerful as the brutalist-style buildings that They inspire her.

The film follows the story of a Jewish Hungarian architect, played by Adrien Brody, who survives the Holocaust and emigrates to the United States in search of a new beginning. Inspired by the Bauhaus, the protagonist arrives with a dream and an artistic vision that are soon challenged by the harsh reality of exile.

The film not only portrays the difficulties of adapting to a new country, but also the confrontation between creative genius and the whims of economic power, embodied in an aggressive millionaire industrialist played by Guy Pearce. In the midst of this fight, his wife, played by Felicity Jonesbecomes an emotional and moral anchor in your life.

Adrien Brody, in his best work since The pianist, He brings a unique intensity and emotional depth to the character. At the film’s presentation in Madrid this Friday, Brody spoke about the personal connection he has with the story. The son of a Hungarian Jewish photographer who emigrated after World War II, Brody explained how this role allowed him to explore not only his heritage, but also empathy for the traumas others have faced.

“I have dedicated my life to searching for complex characters, with flaws and humanity, that allow me to understand circumstances that, fortunately, I have not experienced. The Brutalist It reminded me of the hardships my mother and grandparents faced, but also of the resilience that defined their lives.“said the actor.

The film combines the political background with the tension between pure art and market pressures. In a nod to contemporary reality, Corbet points out that “In the United States, especially in the conservative agenda, the 1950s are romanticized, an aesthetically rich but deeply repressive era.“.

The Brutalist It is also a reflection on how the marginalized use their art as a means of recovery. Like other cultural movements, such as hiphop, the protagonist’s creative work becomes a means of escape and healing.

The film addresses themes of contemporary relevance, such as immigration, exclusion and the universal longing to find a home. For Brody, the film highlights the importance of empathy in a world marked by divisions: “It is a human desire to want a safe place, where you do not fear for your family. We should all have the right to that.“.

Corbet, for his part, highlights that cinema has the power to give a voice to the disadvantaged, although he recognizes that inequalities persist. This duality is reflected in the very American dream that the film questions: a promise of freedom and opportunity that, for many, is fraught with obstacles.

The aesthetics of The Brutalist It is a tribute to the architectural style that gives its name to the film. With an austere and majestic visual design, the film reflects the protagonist’s internal struggle as he tries to build a legacy in a world that seems determined to silence him.

The film is not only presented as an exploration of trauma and resilience, but also as a profound critique of the power structures that condition both art and humanity. The Brutalist premieres on January 24. With a brilliant cast, it arrives as the film of the year; It not only seeks to move, but also to invite reflection on the dilemmas we face as a society.

In the words of Adrien Brody, “Cinema has the ability to build bridges and generate empathy. That’s what it does The Brutalista work that, like its buildings, is capable of resisting the passage of time and maintaining its relevance“.