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Filming lasted a total of 34 days between March 16 and May 5, 2023, with filming taking place in Budapest, Hungary and Carrara, Italy
Synopsis
When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet 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.
Referenced in Close Up: Why Do We Need the Venice Film Festival?
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The 70mm format suits the setting and, along with bold camerawork and stunning photography, makes the film visually stunning
This ambitious post-war American epic opens with a mesmerizing long take that will surely stick in the mind longer than its 3:35 hour runtime.
Blumberg’s music adds to this, so the theater would definitely be the perfect habitat for the film
The script provides interesting characters – albeit the minor ones are purely cosmetic – which are enhanced by great performances from Brody and Pearce.