Brady Corbet, the director of
The Brutalist
, recently responded to criticism over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in his film, particularly regarding Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’
Hungarian accents
and certain visual elements. Corbet clarified that both actors’ performances remained authentic and unaltered, emphasizing the collaborative and human-driven nature of the movie’s creation.
Corbet explained that Brody and Jones worked extensively with dialect coach Tanera Marshall to perfect their Hungarian accents. He stated that AI technology, specifically Respeecher, was only used during post-production to refine specific vowels and letters in the Hungarian dialogue. He assured audiences that no changes were made to the English-language portions of their performances. Corbet stressed that the goal was to enhance accuracy without compromising the actors’ hard work.
Addressing concerns about
visual effects
, Corbet clarified that all architectural drawings and designs in the film were hand-drawn by artists led by production designer Judy Becker. He noted that the only AI-related visuals appeared in a memorial video, intentionally designed to resemble low-quality digital renderings from the 1980s.
Editor Dávid Jancsó, who had earlier revealed the use of AI in the film, defended its application as a practical tool. He explained that AI was utilized to speed up processes like accent refinement and creating architectural details, tasks that would otherwise require more time and resources. Jancsó added that these methods are not new in filmmaking but are becoming more efficient with AI.
Corbet concluded by emphasizing the film’s focus on human complexity and creativity. He praised the collaborative efforts of the cast and crew, expressing pride in the final product. He acknowledged the ongoing debate around
AI in filmmaking
, encouraging open discussions about its potential benefits and limitations.
The Brutalist has sparked significant conversation about the role of AI in preserving
artistic integrity
, with Corbet and his team emphasizing that their priority remained on showcasing human talent and storytelling.
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