Corbet's The Brutalist has remained one of the most anticipated film releases since its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September. Rolling Stone declared the

Brady Corbet's drama about a Holocaust survivor and architect received the second most nominations at the ceremony, behind "Emilia Pérez."

The actor's mother and father were in the audience and shown applauding as Brody gave them his heartfelt thanks.

Shogun” was named the best television drama, “Baby Reindeer” best limited television series and “Hacks” best television comedy.

"No one was asking for a three and a half hour film about a mid-century designer, on 70mm, but it works," the filmmaker said.

Drama and Best Director – Motion Picture, The Brutalist filmmaker Brady Corbet offered some food for thought: “Final cut tie-break goes to the director.” This, said Corbet, is “sort of a controversial statement,

"Final-cut tiebreak goes to the director," the filmmaker said while accepting his movie's third award of the night.

The Brutalist' beat out 'A Complete Unknown', 'Conclave', 'Dune: Part Two', 'Nickel Boys' and 'September 5' for the big award