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The Triumph of ‘The Brutalist,’ With Adrien Brody and Brady Corbet

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The Art and Economics of 'The Brutalist'

This chapter explores the film 'The Brutalist' through conversations with key collaborators, addressing its themes, cinematography, and character connections. It examines the dual role of films as both artistic expressions and commercial products, discussing the tension between these aspects and audience perceptions of thematic content. Additionally, the chapter contrasts notions of ambition in filmmaking, evaluating the impact of scale and the quest for authenticity versus commercial success.

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