American actor Adrien Brody talked candidly about the real-life influences in The Brutalist during an interview with People.
For his portrayal of a World War II refugee in the movie, the Pianist star just took home his first Golden Globe, winning Best Actor.
Being an actor is amazing because it allows you to encounter a wide variety of life events that you wouldn’t otherwise have to. I’ve gained a great deal of empathy and understanding from the parts I’ve played,” he said.
According to photographer Sylvia Plachy, Brody asserted that his character’s biography mirrored that of his mother.
