Adrien Brody secured his second Oscar for Best Actor at the 97th Academy Awards for his powerful portrayal of László Tóth in The Brutalist. The film, directed by Brady Corbet, follows a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who immigrates to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream, only to have his life altered by a wealthy client.
This victory marks Brody’s second Oscar, with his first win in 2003 for The Pianist, making it the second-longest gap between Best Actor wins in Academy history. His performance in The Brutalist was widely praised, contributing to the film’s strong presence at the Oscars, where it received ten nominations and won three awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.
During his acceptance speech, Brody addressed social issues like antisemitism and inclusivity, and in a humorous moment, asked for the play-off music to be stopped, remarking, “It’s not my first rodeo.”
His competition in the category included Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).
Watch the gripping trailer of The Brutalist and witness Adrien Brody’s Oscar-winning performance
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