Adrien Brody won his second Oscar: 5 of the most outstanding films of the actor's entire career (video)

On this occasion Cinema 24 has prepared a selection of five outstanding films that demonstrate Adrien Brody's versatile talent.

"The Brutalist" (2024)

The film tells the story of Hungarian architect Laszlo Toth and his wife Erzsébet, who move to the United States after World War II to start a new life. Their existence in America changes after meeting a mysterious client.

Interestingly, the film's plot spans 33 years, and the film's duration is 3,5 hours.

"The Brutalist": watch the trailer online

"The Pianist" (2002)

Roman Polanski's historical drama, for which Brody won his first Oscar, depicts life in Nazi-occupied Poland. The main character is Polish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman, who tries to survive during the Holocaust. The film is based on his memoirs.

Interesting! For the role of Spielman, Adrien Brody lost 14 kilograms by following a strict diet for 6 weeks. Before that, his weight was 73 kg with a height of 185 cm.

"The Pianist": watch the trailer online

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014)

Wes Anderson's film tells the story of concierge Gustav and his young apprentice Zero Mustafa, who work at a luxury hotel.

The hotel attracts wealthy guests, including the elderly aristocrat Madame D., with whom Gustav develops an unusual romantic relationship. The disappearance of a valuable painting, "The Boy with an Apple," from Madame D.'s collection turns the hotel's life into a fascinating detective story.

In this visually stunning film, Adrien Brody stars as Dmitri, the ambitious and hot-tempered son of Madame D., who is determined to preserve his family's legacy.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel": watch the trailer online

"Substitute Teacher" (2011)

In this social drama, Brody plays Henry Bart, a teacher assigned to teach English and Literature at a "dangerous" school. In a classroom where disrespect has become commonplace, Henry struggles to reach out to troubled teens and show them the importance of learning. Brody creates a profound portrayal of a teacher who the system is trying to break.

"Substitute Teacher": watch the trailer online

"Jacket" (2005)

The film combines elements of psychological thriller, science fiction and drama. The main character Jack Starks returns to the United States after participating in Operation Desert Storm. The military experience left not only physical but also psychological trauma. Due to a false accusation of murder, Jack is sent to a psychiatric hospital, where he becomes the subject of experimental treatment by Dr. Becker.

"The Jacket": watch the trailer online