Film ‘Waves’ Dramatizes 1968 Prague Radio Resistance
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The film "Waves," directed by Jirí Mádl and recently opened in Israel, dramatizes the 1967-1968 resistance at a Prague radio station against Soviet control. It follows two brothers, Tomás and Paja, and the brave news editor Milan Weiner, as they navigate political pressure and the events leading to the 1968 Soviet invasion. The movie highlights the personal and political struggles of those involved and uses archival footage to depict the era. The film was the Czech Republic's official Oscar submission in 2025.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The film ‘Waves’ depicts resistance at a Prague radio station against Soviet influence in 1967-1968.
- Directed by Jirí Mádl, the movie is based on true events and focuses on two brothers.
- Tomás, a technician, is pressured by officials to inform on his colleagues and brother Paja.
- The film incorporates archival news footage and highlights the Prague Spring events.
- ‘Waves’ was the Czech Republic’s official Oscar submission in 2025.
- The movie is described as a ‘love letter to news radio and newspapers.’
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