Before 'The Brutalist,' Director Brady Corbet's Robert Pattinson-Starring Debut Told a Terrifying Fascist Origin Story

Writer and director Brady Corbet knows his ideas may not be glamorous or scintillating, especially in the eyes of those pursuing blockbuster box office figures. Still, he knows when he has a story worth telling and boasts an ever-expanding track record of his ventures paying off. His latest film, The Brutalist, has garnered praise and accolades at every turn, recently winning three out of its seven nominations at the Golden Globes. Nevertheless, Corbet seems acutely aware of the uphill battle when proposing dour material. When accepting the award for Best Picture at the Golden Globes, Corbet exclaimed, "No one was asking for a three-and-a-half hour film about a mid-century designer on 70mm, but it works."