Fleeing post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in the United States to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during the war due to shifting borders and regimes. Alone in a completely unfamiliar country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his architectural talent. But amassing power and forging a legacy comes at a price…
Brady James Monson Corbet (born August 17, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona) is an American actor, screenwriter, and director known for his intense and intellectually driven filmmaking style. He began his acting career with Thirteen (2003) and went on to appear in acclaimed films such as Mysterious Skin, Melancholia, and Clouds of Sils Maria.
In 2015, he made his directorial debut with The Childhood of a Leader, which won awards at the Venice Film Festival, followed by Vox Lux (2018) and The Brutalist (2024) — both praised for their political depth and striking visual language.
Since 2012, he has been in a relationship with Norwegian filmmaker Mona Fastvold, with whom he has a daughter, Ada. Corbet is regarded as one of the most promising voices in contemporary cinema, known for his meticulous visuals, emotional precision, and bold artistic vision.
Actor:
Cine:
• Thirteen (2003) — Mason Freeland
• Thunderbirds (2004) — Alan Tracy
• Mysterious Skin (2004) — Brian Lackey
• Funny Games (2007) — Peter
• Towelhead (2007) — Thomas
• Afterschool (2008) — Mr. Burke
• Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2009) — (papel menor)
• Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) — Watts
• Melancholia (2011) — Freddie
• Simon Killer (2012) — Simon (también coescribió el guion)
• Escapes (2013) — Él mismo (documental)
• While We’re Young (2014) — Kent
• Clouds of Sils Maria (2014) — Director de cine joven
• Eden (2014) — Larry
• Force Majeure (2014) — cameo
• Paradise Lost (2014) — Josh
• Saint Laurent (2014) — diseñador estadounidense
• Melancholia Redux (2015) — Freddie (archivo)
Televisión:
• 24 (2005–2006) — Derek Huxley (8 episodios)
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003) — Spencer Shapiro
• The Closer (2007) — Wes Darvill
• Wonder Showzen (2005) — Aparición
Director:
• Protect You + Me (2009, cortometraje)
• The Childhood of a Leader (2015)
• Vox Lux (2018)
• The Brutalist (2024)
Guionista:
• Protect You + Me (2009) — coescrito con Mona Fastvold
• Simon Killer (2012) — coescrito con Antonio Campos
• The Sleepwalker (2014) — coescrito con Mona Fastvold
• The Childhood of a Leader (2015) — coescrito con Mona Fastvold
• Vox Lux (2018) — guion original
• The Brutalist (2024) — coescrito con Mona Fastvold
Actor:
• Festival de Cine de Sitges (2004) – Nominado a Mejor Actor por Mysterious Skin.
• Independent Spirit Awards (2012) – Nominado a Mejor Actor de Reparto por Martha Marcy May Marlene.
• Cannes Film Festival (2011) – Premio de la Crítica por Melancholia (compartido con el reparto).
Director / guionista:
• Venice Film Festival (2015) – Premio a Mejor Director Debutante por The Childhood of a Leader.
• Vox Lux (2018) – Selección oficial en el Festival de Cine de Venecia; recibió reconocimiento crítico por dirección y guion.
• The Brutalist (2024)
• León de Plata, Festival de Cine de Venecia.
• Nominaciones a Oscar: Mejor Película, Mejor Director, Mejor Guion Original.
• Globos de Oro: Nominación y reconocimiento a Mejor Director.
