A24 acquired U.S. distribution rights to The Brutalist, the Brady Corbet-directed movie that simply gained the Silver Lion award at Venice earlier than bowing on the Toronto Movie Competition.
Corbet wrote the immigrant story with Mona Fastvold, and pic stars Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Man Pearce and Joe Alwyn. Movie chronicles the journey of Hungarian-born Jewish architect, László Tóth (Brody), who emigrates to the US of America in 1947. Initially compelled to toil in poverty, he quickly wins a contract with shady benefactors. Corbet gained the Silver Lion award for Finest Director in Venice. It should additionally play the New York Movie Competition.
CAA Media Finance brokered the deal.
