Events › Movies at the Albany Library - The Brutalist

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost...

Director: Brady Corbet

Production year: 2024

Rating: R

Studio: A24

Runtime: 215 minutes

Cast: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, and Stacy Martin.

Seating: First Come Serve Basis.

Event Sponsors: The Friends of the Albany Library and Alameda County Library.

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