Adrien Brody has won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of architect László Tóth in The Brutalist, marking his second Oscar win after The Pianist in 2003.

Directed by Brady Corbet, the film follows Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, as he rebuilds his career in postwar America under the patronage of a wealthy industrialist. Brody’s performance has been widely praised, securing him multiple accolades throughout the awards season, including a Golden Globe.

The Brutalist has been one of the most talked-about films of the year, centred on its portrayal of architecture and the creative struggles of its protagonist. The character of László Tóth is partly inspired by real-life architect Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian-born designer and Bauhaus alumnus who emigrated to the United States.

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