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‘Waves’ Review: Jiří Mádl Brings Compelling Life To Czech Oscar Entry
DeadlineStory by Erik Pedersen
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Czech actor Jiří Mádl delivers a powerhouse performance in 'Waves,' the Czech Republic's official Oscar entry exploring the legacy of the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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- At just 37 years old, Mádl has already amassed an impressive filmography, including roles in the hit TV series 'Lída Baarová' and the WWII drama 'Anthropoid'.
- Director Aga Woszczyńska's film offers a fresh, personal perspective on the '68 invasion, drawing parallels to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the universality of human resilience in the face of oppression.
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Jiří Mádl, Czech Republic, 'Waves'