‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism

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• Director Jirí Mádl based the film on real-life events, drawing from his research on how the International News Office of Czechoslovak Radio operated in the 1960s, led by the principled manager Milan Weiner.
• Waves explores how the press' research and presentation of stories has never been more vital, resonating with American audiences grappling with misinformation and the shifting public perception of journalists.