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Narrative
When visionary architect Laszlo Toth and his wife Erzebete 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. Laszlo Toth is also the name of the man who damaged Michelangelo’s Pieta statue with a hammer. Featured in: Why Do We Need a Venice Film Festival? (2024). Rating – 9.1: Overall, a great epic that honors a time period and changes the way we can tell stories as it shows what can be done on such a low budget, combined with great filmmaking, deep writing, and a stunning performance by Adrien Brody.