The Brutalist: Behind the Film Sets and Furniture

In this exclusive video podcast interview with Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson and The Brutalist's production designer Judy Becker and set decorator Patricia Cuccia, we explore the design, furniture and architecture of the film The Brutalist. Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect and furniture designer who survives the Holocaust and relocates to America in 1947 to rebuild his life. The film draws inspiration from the lives of pioneering architects and designers such as Marcel Breuer, Louis Kahn and Mies Van der Rohe. Join us as we explore the design details and furniture in The Brutalist and how they shape the narrative. We uncover how the production design team captured the essence of early Modernist and postwar designers, and the challenges they faced in crafting the world of The Brutalist. Also starring Felicity Jones as Tóth’s wife, Erzsébet, and Guy Pearce as the wealthy industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, this film places the creation of groundbreaking furniture and monumental architecture at its core, telling the story of one man’s resilience and vision. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

When to listen/watch this video podcast? You can listen/watch before seeing the film, and it may enhance your viewing experience. However, please note that it contains SPOILERS. If you're sensitive to them, feel free to watch it after you've seen the film—chances are, it might make you want to watch it all over again! Read our feature: Furniture in The Brutalist: How Early Modernist Designers Influenced a Monumental Tale  Discover more and buy the furniture mentioned in this video podcast in the Film and Furniture Marketplace

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Credits Film and Furniture Founder and Editor: Paula Benson Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage Video/Podcast Editor: Ira Putilova Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding With thanks to A24, Universal Pictures, Focus Features