Brody Shatters Oscars Record

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The 97th Academy Awards were brimming with thrilling victories, spanning both major Hollywood productions and indie films. The night’s grandest award, Best Picture, went to Sean Baker’s movie “Anora“, also clinching accolades for Director, Editing, Lead Actress, and Original Screenplay. Yet, Brady Corbet’s film “The Brutalist” also shone brightly, securing wins in significant categories such as Best Cinematography, Original Score, and Actor, with Adrien Brody’s portrayal of László Tóth earning him the award. Interestingly, Brody’s acceptance speech became the longest ever delivered at the Oscars.

At the 97th Academy Awards, Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech for Best Actor in a Leading Role was particularly remarkable. Notably long, it lasted 5 minutes and 40 seconds, surpassing Greer Garson’s record set in 1943 for Mrs Miniver with her 5-minute-30-second speech. Brody utilized his stage time effectively, acknowledging as many people as he could while creating a moment that would be remembered. When the show tried to cut him off, Brody instructed the orchestra to pause. Referencing his previous Best Actor Oscar win in 2003 for The Pianist, he said, “This isn’t my first rodeo.

Amongst other notable competitors like Colman Domingo, Timothée Chalamet, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan, it was Brody who clinched the roles in films such as Sing Sing, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, and The Apprentice respectively. His portrayal of Hungarian Jewish architect László Tóth has garnered significant attention on the awards scene, culminating in Brody’s victory at the Golden Globes for Best Actor, an honor he received in January.

Adrien Brody’s Oscars Speech Connected ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘The Pianist’

During his latest stage performance, Brody didn’t let the opportunity pass by in vain. He reminisced about his Best Actor win for “The Pianist” in 2003, recalling that he had asked for the music to be paused so he could thank everyone significant in his life. This time, he planned to delve into how his character in “The Brutalist” paralleled his previous Oscar-winning role. Moreover, he intended to discuss the timely resonance of their shared themes, particularly emphasizing that racism and hatred should never be disregarded, regardless of one’s race or religion. On stage, Brody planned to express these thoughts: “Regardless of our backgrounds, racism and hate should not be tolerated; they must be confronted.

Here I am once more, standing as a symbol for the lingering effects of wars, systemic oppression, antisemitism, racism, and the feeling of being ‘othered’. I yearn for a world that is healthier, happier, and more welcoming. If our past has taught us anything, it’s a lesson to never let hatred fester unchallenged.

Titled “The Brutalist“, this film is indeed challenging to view. Its daunting length of three hours and 35 minutes (with a short intermission) and raw, unpolished nature, mirroring the architecture it focuses on, make it quite taxing to endure. Yet beneath its harsh exterior lies universally relatable human themes. The film depicts the hardships and aspirations faced by many as they strive to immigrate to America. Remarkably, amidst numerous grim and unsightly scenes, the movie’s stunning beauty and impact are largely due to Brody’s profoundly human portrayal. His moving, record-breaking Oscar speech becomes more significant because of this, solidifying “The Brutalist” as a worthy contender alongside other esteemed nominees.

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2025-03-03 21:31