interiors

In Nyoni’s terrific compositions, special mention must be made of David Gallego’s crisply evocative cinematography: interiors and exteriors of moonlit, shadowy depth that suggest an eternal night made palatable by pockets of haunting light.

“The Brutalist” is filled with beautifully composed landscapes and static interiors that reflect the rigid geometric style adopted by the film’s architect László Tóth, bringing his fictional work to life on the screen.

“We fully gut the interiors,” Lee said, removing the walls, lighting and plumbing that served office occupants.

The interiors are scarred with machine gun and shrapnel marks.

Some buildings still have antique drainpipes and guttering - often an important design feature - which can overflow in heavy rain, sometimes damaging interiors as well as exteriors.