44/46
from March 16 to May 5, 2023
Story
When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébete flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are forever changed by a mysterious and wealthy client. Filming took place over a total of 34 days.
It was shot in Budapest, Hungary, and Carrara, Italy
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This sprawling post-war American epic opens with a fascinatingly long opening sequence that is sure to linger well past the 3:35 mark. The 70mm format fits the setting while also making the film visually stunning, with bold camerawork and stunning photography.
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The script offers interesting characters – although the supporting ones are merely cosmetic – that complement the excellent performances from Brody and Pearce. The problem is in the final hour, as the writers decide to throw in unexplored subplots that would prevent the film from reaching a proper conclusion, leaving a bitter feeling of incompleteness and preventing this monumental project from achieving what it was meant to.
