19 Period dramas that you must watch if you liked The Brutalist

Modified Jan 18, 2025 11:54 ET

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1) The Pianist (2002)

Before becoming a Holocaust-surviving architect in The Brutalist, Adrian Brody captivated his viewers by portraying the role of a Holocaust-surviving Pianist, Władysław Szpilman. Directed by highly acclaimed director Roman Polanski, it tells the story of Brody's Szpilman who survived the atrocities of World War II in Warsaw. Its careful observation of historical detail, combined with Adrien Brody's powerful performance, provides a profound and emotional narrative.

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19 Period dramas that you must watch if you liked The Brutalist

1) The Pianist (2002)

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