Brady Corbet, the mastermind behind The Brutalist, took center stage at the Golden Globes, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director. In his acceptance speech, Corbet shared a thought-provoking message: “Final cut tie-break goes to the director.”
This statement, while bold, struck a chord with filmmakers and industry insiders alike. Corbet acknowledged the divisiveness of his words but insisted, “It shouldn’t be controversial at all.”
The Brutalist Takes the Spotlight
Corbet’s The Brutalist emerged as a major contender this awards season, setting high expectations for the Oscars. Reflecting on the journey, Corbet recalled being told his film was “undistributable… that no one would come out and see it.” However, the film’s remarkable success proves otherwise.
Corbet expressed gratitude, saying:
“I was told the film wouldn’t work, and I don’t resent that. But tonight, I want to uplift filmmakers – not just my fellow nominees, but all the extraordinary directors in this room.”
He passionately added,
“Films don’t exist without the filmmakers. Let’s support them, elevate them. No one asked for a three-and-a-half-hour film about a mid-century designer in 70mm, but it works. So please, think about that.”
The Brutalist – A Testament to Vision
The film secured three Golden Globe awards, including a win for Adrien Brody’s lead performance. Other nominations included Felicity Jones for Best Lead Actress and Guy Pearce for Best Supporting Actor, along with nods for Best Screenplay and Best Original Score.
Co-written by Corbet and Mona Fastvold, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (played by Brody), a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who immigrates to post-war America to rebuild his life. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where Corbet clinched the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Direction. It later hit U.S. theaters on December 20, distributed by A24.
In a highly competitive Motion Picture – Drama category, The Brutalist triumphed over major films such as A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, and September 5.
Corbet’s Growing Legacy
Before The Brutalist, Corbet directed Vox Lux (2018), starring Natalie Portman, which premiered at Venice and was released by Neon. His latest project, Ann Lee, wrapped filming recently. Starring Amanda Seyfried, the musical delves into the life of the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. Corbet and Fastvold co-wrote the script, with Daniel Blumberg – the composer behind The Brutalist – providing the score once again.
As Corbet takes bold strides in his career, his advocacy for directors and creative freedom remains at the forefront, cementing his reputation as one of the industry’s most thought-provoking voices.
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