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‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism
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scrn loglineIn the shadow of the Prague Spring, a tenacious team of journalists risk it all to uncover the truth and fight for independent reporting.beat sheet- 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.
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‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lovia Gyarkye
scrn logline
In the shadow of the Prague Spring, a tenacious team of journalists risk it all to uncover the truth and fight for independent reporting.
beat sheet
- 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.
call sheet
Jirí Mádl, Milan Weiner, Tomás, Paja, Vera, Czechoslovak Radio, Warsaw Pact, Waves