In The Brutalist, the migration narrative, time-honored and deeply rooted in our collective consciousness, finds an evocative retelling. It crafts an intricate portrait of a man caught in the dichotomy of exceeding expectations and succumbing to societal stereotypes. The film presents an all-too-familiar immigration story, yet layers it with the complexity of flawed humanity—demonstrating both the heights of achievement and the depths of reduction that society imposes.
In the opening sequence, the arrival at Ellis Island is portrayed with a…
