Hollywood, United States, Feb 21, 2025 (AFP) - What is Brutalism? And why do architects hate 'The Brutalist'?

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2025-02-21
"The Brutalist," an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday's Oscars. But the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors, and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things to know about the film, which is up for 10 Academy Awards including best picture: Director Brady Corbet has said his protagonist La......
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