Laszlo's War Experience and the Displaced Persons Act
from The Brutalist
Written by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
During a formal dinner, Laszlo Toth discusses the forced separation from his wife and niece in post-war Europe. The Hoffmans and Van Buren offer legal and political assistance to help navigate the complex immigration laws of the United States.
MICHELLE HOFFMAN: Are you married, Mr. Toth?
LASZLO: Yes, but my wife, she- she is still in Europe.
MICHELLE HOFFMAN: Why is that?
LASZLO: We were separated. Forcibly.
MICHAEL HOFFMAN: Where is it you come from, if you don't mind my asking? I can't place the accent.
LASZLO: The city of Budapest.
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