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In the heart of the film awards season, the film The Brutalist is the subject of a controversial increasing due to the use ofArtificial intelligence (AI) to refine the Hungarian dialogues. This work, led by director Brady Corbet, starring Adrien Brody in the lead role, stands out for its poignant story about a Hungarian architect who survived the Shoah, while sparking lively debates among critics and film enthusiasts. As the Oscars approach, discussions intensify over the impact of AI on artistic merit, questioning the balance between technological innovation and human performance. Despite the controversies, the film remains one of the favorites with its 10 nominations, highlighting the importance of this production in the current cinematic landscape.
As the 2025 Oscars loom with a slew of promising films, « The Brutalist, » a bold cinematic work directed by Brady Corbet, is attracting attention due to controversy surrounding the use of artificial intelligence ( IA) during post-production. This feature film, recounting the life of a Hungarian architect who survived the Holocaust, is at the heart of debates concerning the use of technology to improve the Hungarian accent of the main actors. As the film garners nominations and awards, public opinion questions the impact of these recent technologies in the film industry.
An acclaimed film and an unexpected controversy
The Brutalist has already captured the attention of the public and the industry by winning the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival and three Golden Globes, including best dramatic film and best actor for Adrien Brody. However, its momentum towards the Oscars could be tarnished by a recent controversy.
Controversial accents
Controversy erupted when it was revealed that AI had been used to correct the Hungarian accents of Brody, who is American, and Felicity Jones, who is British. Editor Dávid Jancsó justified this approach by explaining the difficulty of mastering Hungarian, one of the most difficult languages to pronounce. The use of AI was intended to ensure that even the Hungarian spectators would see nothing but fire.
Defense of the director
Faced with mounting criticism, director Brady Corbet wanted to speak out. In a statement, he said the actors’ performances remained authentic and that the contribution of the Ukrainian company Respeecher had been limited. The AI technology was only used to adjust Hungarian dialogue, specifically vowels and letters that required sonic precision.
The perception of the actors
Adrien Brody also commented on the situation, specifying that the changes were minimal and only concerned a few words in Hungarian. The actor underlined the scale of the work provided, deploring that AI could give rise to concerns, but encouraging us to consider this technology with a judicious perspective.
An impact on the Oscars?
As the Academy Awards approach, the industry is wondering whether this controversy could influence how Academy members vote. The question of the use of AI in today’s cinema is becoming a new subject of debate during the awards season. Stan Brooks, American producer, ardently defended the film, recalling that it is an exceptionally sincere work.
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Beyond Technology
The film, which ventures into deep social and cultural reflections, deals with the disillusionments of the American dream through the journey of László Toth. Between personal stories and social critiques, “The Brutalist” paints the picture of a polarized society, left searching for identity and meaning.
