The Brutalist (2024)

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→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 5 films

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

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A Place in the Sun
A Place in the Sun (1951)1
 Giant
Giant (1956)2
 The Godfather
The Godfather (1972)3
 Malcolm X
Malcolm X (1992)4
 Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)5

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  1. A Place in the Sun (1951)
    "Directed by George Stevens, this film delves into the pursuit of success and the moral dilemmas that accompany it, mirroring the internal conflicts faced by the protagonist in "The Brutalist."" ‘The Brutalist’ and Its Subtle Critique of the American Dream - Hue Watched It Marc Rob Hue Watched It -
  2. Giant (1956)
    "Another work by George Stevens, "Giant" examines themes of ambition, cultural assimilation, and the American Dream, paralleling the immigrant experience depicted in "The Brutalist."" ‘The Brutalist’ and Its Subtle Critique of the American Dream - Hue Watched It Marc Rob Hue Watched It -
  3. The Godfather (1972)
    "Francis Ford Coppola's epic portrays the complexities of power and identity within an immigrant family, themes that are also central to "The Brutalist."" ‘The Brutalist’ and Its Subtle Critique of the American Dream - Hue Watched It Marc Rob Hue Watched It -
  4. Malcolm X (1992)
    "Directed by Spike Lee, this biographical film explores the life of a man striving to find his place in America, reflecting the struggles of László Tóth in "The Brutalist."" ‘The Brutalist’ and Its Subtle Critique of the American Dream - Hue Watched It Marc Rob Hue Watched It -
  5. Citizen Kane (1941)
    "Orson Welles' masterpiece explores the complexities of ambition and the American Dream, themes central to "The Brutalist." The film's narrative structure and character study resonate with the journey of László Tóth." ‘The Brutalist’ and Its Subtle Critique of the American Dream - Hue Watched It Marc Rob Hue Watched It -