An architect escapes Europe to start a new life in America but struggles to move on from his past and build a new future.
This powerful drama stars Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor. He immigrates to America and struggles to recreate his pre-war career while suffering the trauma of the memories of what he experienced in Europe.
Director Brady Corbet won Best Director after after the film's premiere in Venice and it has since gone on to receive widespread critical acclaim, recently winning three awards at the Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Male Actor - Motion Picture - Drama for Brody. Academy Award-nominated actor Felicity Jones (Rogue One) and Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential) are among the stellar supporting cast.
Please note all screenings of The Brutalist will be screened in two 100min acts with a 15min interval in between.
Films can contain elements which some may find upsetting; from references to self-harm or suicide, to sexual violence or domestic abuse. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar.
There is audio description available for this title. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.
Release year: 2024
Country: USA
Director: Brady Colbert
Runtime: 3h 35min
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These accessibility provisions are available for this event.
Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
