"The Brutalist"

Hungarian architect László Tóth (Adrien Brody) moves to the United States after surviving the Second World War. Holding out hope that he will reunite with his wife (Felicity Jones), Tóth toils for the daily grind in his adopted country. While working as a laborer in Philadelphia, he has a chance encounter with a wealthy benefactor (Guy Pearce) that changes the course of his life once again. Shot in the now forgotten VistaVision format, The Brutalist captures the mythical grandeur of postwar America through the eyes of an immigrant. Director Brady Corbet actualizes his ambitious project under the risk-averse climate of Hollywood while star Adrien Brody is once again the beating heart of an epic story.

Pre-Screening Sharing and Movie Screening

This activity aims to promote film appreciation, connect architectural lovers in Hong Kong and highlight the characteristics of Brutalist architecture while drawing parallels to the film’s exploration of resilience to trauma and the strength of human spirit.

Organizer: HKIA

Supporting Organizations: AIA HK, CUAAA, HKAC, HKICON, HKILA, HKIS, HKIUD, HKU Alumni, RICS

Guests of Sharing Session: 

- Prof. David LUNG, SBS, MBE, JP - Chair Professor in Architecture, Chu Hai College of Higher Education

- Ms. Wendy NG - President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists

- Ar. Kevin MAK - Architectural Photographer

- Ar. Joe MA - Co-Founder, Moldflip Studio

Date: 21 February 2025, Friday

Registration Time: 6:25pm - 7:25pm

Sharing Session: 7:30pm - 8:15pm

Movie Screening: 8:15pm - 11:50pm (215 mins)

Venue: Emperor Cinema, 13/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay

Language: English (with Chinese subtitles)

Fee: Early bird discount by 17 February 2025, Monday

- Member of HKIA / Supporting Organizations: Early bird $250; Original price $300

- Non-member: Early bird $300; Original price $350

- Sponsor $50 for an architectural student

- Refund will not be available upon registration

Registration link: https://forms.gle/TtVP2KZ7b5cZjurJ6 (first-book-first-served)

Cinema seats will be arranged by the Organizer.

Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email by 19 February 2025, Wednesday.

Enquiry: HKIA Secretariat at 2511 6323 / council@hkia.org.hk

[Recap]

Definitely a night to remember✨!

Thank you for all of your support in joining us at the HKIA Movie Screening of “The Brutalist” 📽️ on 21 Feb 2025 evening.

Apart from the fascinating movie, we believe you all enjoyed a lot during the pre-screening sharing. Thanks to our professional speakers, the sharing was truly inspiring and interactive👏🏽.
•⁠  ⁠Prof. David LUNG - Chair Professor in Architecture, Chu Hai College of Higher Education
•⁠  ⁠Ms. Wendy NG - President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists
•⁠  ⁠Ar. Kevin MAK - Architectural Photographer
•⁠  ⁠Ar. Joe MA - Co-Founder, Moldflip Studio

We would also like to express our gratitude to our supporting organizations🦾.