Director Brady Corbet Addresses Controversy Surrounding “The Brutalist”
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet has recently responded to criticism regarding the film’s incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance its stars’ Hungarian accents and create architectural designs. This response comes in the wake of discussions about the ethical implications of using AI in cinematic productions.
Clarification on Accents and Performance Authenticity
In an article published by Deadline, Corbet emphasized that the performances of Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones were entirely their own. He highlighted that both actors collaborated intensively with dialect coach Tanera Marshall, dedicating months to mastering their Hungarian accents.
Adrien and Felicity’s performances are completely their own. They worked for months with dialect coach Tanera Marshall to perfect their accents. Innovative Respeecher technology was used in Hungarian language dialogue editing only, specifically to refine certain vowels and letters for accuracy. No English language was changed. This was a manual process, done by our sound team and Respeecher in post-production. The aim was to preserve the authenticity of Adrien and Felicity’s performances in another language, not to replace or alter them and done with the utmost respect for the craft.
On Architectural Visualization
Corbet further clarified the approach taken by production designer Judy Becker and her team in creating the film’s architectural visuals. According to him, no AI tools were employed in the development or rendering of the buildings depicted in the film. All visual images were crafted by hand, emphasizing the creative input of artists rather than machines.
Judy Becker and her team did not use AI to create or render any of the buildings. All images were hand-drawn by artists. To clarify, in the memorial video featured in the background of a shot, our editorial team created pictures intentionally designed to look like poor digital renderings circa 1980.
The Core Message of “The Brutalist”
Corbet reiterated the film’s thematic focus on the complexities of human experience, asserting that every aspect of the production process was rooted in human creativity and collaboration. He expressed pride in the accomplishments of his team, highlighting their commitment to authentic storytelling in an increasingly digitized world.
The Brutalist is a film about human complexity, and every aspect of its creation was driven by human effort, creativity, and collaboration. We are incredibly proud of our team and what they’ve accomplished here.
As discussions surrounding the use of AI in film continue to evolve, it remains crucial for filmmakers to balance innovation with artistic integrity.
Stay Updated
For more insights into this ongoing dialogue and updates on “The Brutalist,”stay tuned for further announcements.
Source: Deadline
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