‘The Brutalist’ Gains Momentum as an Oscars 2025 Front-Runner

Brady Corbet’s ambitious historical drama, praised for its performances and technical achievements, dominates awards season discussions.

The Brutalist, a 215-minute historical drama directed by Brady Corbet, explores themes of survival, art, and ambition through the story of a Hungarian-Jewish architect in post-Holocaust America.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, winning Golden Globes for Best Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor for Adrien Brody’s lead performance.
Adrien Brody’s portrayal of the protagonist, László Tóth, is being hailed as a career-defining performance and positions him as a favorite for the Best Actor Oscar.
The film’s technical achievements, including its cinematography by Lol Crawley, editing by Dávid Jancsó, and Daniel Blumberg’s original score, are expected to secure multiple Oscar nominations.
With strong industry endorsements and early awards success, The Brutalist is predicted to be a major contender in several key categories at the 97th Academy Awards.