The film 'The Brutalist' has drawn criticism from design experts for its errors and portrayal of the main character as a Brutalist architect. The film is loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer. Brutalism is a polarizing design style that emerged in post-war Europe, characterized by exposed concrete and bold geometric forms. The film distorts history by presenting the main character as a Holocaust survivor struggling for work in post-war America, while in reality, Bauhaus alumni like Breuer were already established professionals in the United States. Despite the controversies, the film is a frontrunner for best picture at the Oscars.