Guy Pearce has been considered at the forefront of the film world since the beginning of his career, but the truly prestigious awards have somehow eluded him so far. However, the flood of bad luck may be interrupted at the next Oscars, because it is heard from more and more places that he may now receive the golden statue, for his performance in the film The Brutalist.

The Brutalist‘s hero is a Hungarian architect, László Tóth (Brody), who emigrates to America after the Depression to realize his dreams. . His wife Elzsébet (Felicity Jones) follows him and they start to build their new life together.The talent of the Brutalist architect is recognized by an eccentric billionaire – played by Pearce -, embraces him and entrusts him with the execution of a large-scale project. However, in the web of power and money, geniuses dance in knots, and László Tóth is forced to experience this to his own detriment.

(The Brutalist – domestic premiere: January 23, 2025.)