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Before his days as a director of such acclaimed works as Vox Lux and The Brutalist, Brady Corbet was most known for his acting work, with one of his most notable roles being in Michael Haneke ’s English-language remake of Funny Games.

The Childhood of a Leader was Corbet's first feature film as a filmmaker. He recently directed the historical epic The Brutalist, which won Best Director at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, and the Silver Lion at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. He also directed the musical drama Vox Lux.

In a wide-ranging conversation with RogerEbert.com, Corbet and Fastvold reflected on brutalism’s enduring relevance, the oscillation between pragmatism and ambition it reflects, concepts of premonition that pervade their work, and the literal weight of their epic historical drama.

Starring Adrien Brody, Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist' follows a European architect looking to cement his legacy in post-WWII America.

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce. It’s a subject that Corbet and his wife and writing partner, Mona Fastvold,

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Born August 17th, 1988, Brady Corbet is an American actor and filmmaker who started his career in 2000 at the age of 11 when he appeared on CBS’ T

A24's The Brutalist directed by Brady Corbet is an Oscar Best Picture front-runner after key wins at the Golden Globes.

Basically, the point is, that breaks help us comprehend what we've seen, provide a reprieve, and give us an opportunity to stretch, use the bathroom and get a snack. People need time to process and breathe, and that's what intermissions give us -- The Brutalist is an excellent real example of how effective they can be.

Ahead of next week's announcement, BBC Culture's film critics forecast the likely contenders – from a musical about a trans crime boss to an architectural epic with Adrien Brody.

We update our picks through awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2025 Oscar predictions. Once again, the last time the Best Original Screenplay Oscar was won exclusively by someone who did not direct the film was in 2011 for "The King's Speech.