In Brady Corbet‘s The Brutalist, László Tóth (Adrien Brody) strives to rebuild his life, but fragments of his past continue to haunt him. However, it’s his resilient wife, Erzsébet, who truly embodies determination and strength. Confined to a wheelchair, Erzsébet faces what would be insurmountable challenges for most, yet her mental acuity and unyielding resolve allow her to navigate them with remarkable grace.
Felicity Jones delivers a fiercely compelling performance, capturing the complex layers of Erzsébet’s character. In one standout sequence, visually designed by cinematographer Lol Crawley, Jones powerfully confronts the establishment, led by Guy Pearce and others, with a fiery intensity that defines the film’s emotional core. During a Q&A award session hosted by Josh Haroutunian, I had the chance to ask Felicity Jones about the intricacies of filming that particular sequence, inviting her to delve into the complexities and logistics involved.
