DirectorBrady Corbet’s epic, over-three-hour-long drama,The Brutalist, has defied expectations in its box office run.

The movie was also screened in the 70mm format in select locations.

It premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, where Corbet won the Best Director honor.

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce in The Brutalist.

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It was given a bit of a bump this weekend, coinciding with the Oscars.

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The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.

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The Brutalist

Adrien Brody