Adrien Brody Responds to ‘The Brutalist’ & ‘The Pianist’ Comparisons
It’s astonishing that over 20 years have elapsed since Adrien Brody, who is consistently outstanding, received his Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards for “The Pianist.” This film, directed by Roman Polanski, is a masterpiece, and fans of cinema will remember it as the story of Władysław Szpilman, a Jewish musician in Poland during World War II who was also an exceptional pianist. Now, decades later, Brody continues to captivate Hollywood with another leading role, this time portraying László Tóth, a Hungarian refugee seeking a fresh start in the U.S. following World War II. In the extended 215-minute run of “The Brutalist,” László endeavors to leverage his architectural talents to establish himself in America.