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Film ‘Waves’ Explores Resistance and Tragedy at Prague Radio Station
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The film ‘Waves,’ directed by Jirí Mádl, dramatizes the resistance at a Prague radio station against Soviet control from 1967-1968. It follows two brothers, one an activist and the other a technician who becomes an informant under duress. The movie depicts the Prague Spring and the subsequent Soviet invasion, highlighting the challenges of political opposition. Described as a tribute to news media, the film contrasts the era's resistance with modern events.
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- The film ‘Waves’ depicts resistance at a Prague radio station during the 1967-1968 Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia.
- Director Jirí Mádl’s film is based on true events surrounding the Prague Spring and its suppression.
- The story focuses on two brothers, one an activist and the other a technician pressured to inform.
- The movie highlights the role of Czechoslovak Radio's international news department and its editor, Milan Weiner.
- ‘Waves’ incorporates archival footage and showcases the innovative methods used by the radio staff.
- The film is noted for its portrayal of the exhilaration and tragedy of resistance against an oppressive regime.
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