As a child who grew up during the tumultuous times of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, I can only imagine the powerful impact a film like “Waves” would have had on my young mind. The fact that this movie is the Czech Republic’s submission for the 2025 Oscars fills me with an immense sense of pride and anticipation.
The film “Waves,” directed by Jirí Mádl, offers a fresh perspective on the period before and after the invasion of Czechoslovakia by troops from the Soviet Union-led Warsaw Pact, serving as the Czech Republic’s entry in the category for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars.
The movie, debuted at the 58th installment of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), was announced as the official Czech submission to international competition on Tuesday.
This movie centers on the bustling international newsroom at Czechoslovak Radio, a hub filled with gifted individuals boasting wide knowledge, multilingual abilities, and an unwavering dedication to truthful journalism. During the Soviet invasion and occupation of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, their broadcasts held significant importance, as stated in the synopsis. This captivating film is beautifully shot, offering a rich portrayal of unusual courage against an oppressive regime, the power of brotherhood, and timeless themes like love, deceit, morality, and optimism.
The principal actors in this production are headed by Vojtech Vodochodský, with Táňa Pauhofová, Stanislav Majer, Ondřej Stupka, Martin Hofmann, Petr Lněnička, Marika Šoposká, Tomáš Maštalír, Igor Bareš, and Vojtěch Kotek all making significant appearances.
Since its release in 1996, Jan Svěrák’s film “Kolya” has been awarded the International Oscar. Following this victory, two more Czech films, “Divided We Fall” directed by Jan Hřebejk and “Želary” directed by Ondřej Trojan, have also made it to the nomination list.
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2024-09-10 13:24