Overview

• AI technology was used in 'The Brutalist' to refine Hungarian accents, sparking industry debate over its impact on acting authenticity.
• Director David Cronenberg alleged that the backlash was an orchestrated campaign by rival Oscar nominees to undermine the film's success.
• 'The Brutalist' editor and director clarified that AI was limited to Hungarian dialogue editing and did not alter English performances.
• Despite the controversy, the film triumphed at the 2025 Academy Awards, winning three major categories, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
• Cronenberg compared the use of AI to longstanding filmmaking practices and defended it as a legitimate tool for enhancing performances.