Adrien Brody wins his second Oscar for Best Actor in a Brutalist film
Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Brutalist, cementing his place among Hollywood's most prominent actors.
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Brody plays the role of Laszlo Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect who escapes the Holocaust and travels to the United States in search of his American dream.
The film spans three decades of Tóth's life, whose unorthodox style sparked controversy and highlighted his unwavering commitment to artistic authenticity. The Brutalist is an epic film directed by Brady Corbet that received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
During his speech, Brody expressed his gratitude to his loved ones and stressed the importance of fighting hatred and intolerance:
"I am here to represent the consequences of war and systemic repression, anti-Semitism and racism. I pray for a healthier and happier world. If the past can teach us anything, it is that hatred should not go unpunished."
Brody had already won an Oscar in 2003 for his role in The Pianist. This win made him the youngest winner in the Best Actor category at the time. He is now the eleventh actor to win the award twice. His previous win came 22 years ago, the second longest interval between two wins in this category after Anthony Hopkins.
Brody beat out such competitors as Timothy Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).
Brutalist also won awards for best cinematography.
Source: Oscars
