AI Use in 'The Brutalist' Fuels Awards Season Controversy

The film's use of AI for accent refinement and architectural visuals has sparked debate over its impact on artistic integrity and awards eligibility.

The Brutalist, a critically acclaimed historical epic, utilized AI technology to refine Hungarian accents and create architectural visuals, raising questions about its artistic authenticity.
Editor Dávid Jancsó confirmed that AI software Respeecher was used to adjust minor pronunciation details in Hungarian dialogue, preserving the actors' performances while enhancing linguistic accuracy.
Director Brady Corbet defended the use of AI, emphasizing that it was limited to non-English dialogue and background visuals, and aimed to respect the actors' craft and the film's artistic vision.
The controversy has led to polarized reactions online, with some advocating for disqualification from awards consideration and others downplaying the impact of AI on the film's performances.
Despite the backlash, The Brutalist remains a strong contender in the Oscar race, with Adrien Brody and Brady Corbet receiving widespread acclaim for their contributions to the film.