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

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lovia Gyarkye
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In the shadow of the Prague Spring, a tenacious team of journalists risk it all to uncover the truth and fight for independent reporting.
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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.
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Jirí Mádl, Milan Weiner, Tomás, Paja, Vera, Czechoslovak Radio, Warsaw Pact, Waves
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