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How Peter Jackson Inspired the Style of ‘Waves’ and Why Its Czech Director Compares It to a Christmas Tree
(www.hollywoodreporter.com)
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But the 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) saw the world premiere Waves, of a new take on the time before and after the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Soviet Union-led Warsaw Pact troops.
“The film revolves around the international news office at Czechoslovak Radio, a place full of talented individuals possessing broad insight, linguistic skills and above all a commitment to honest journalistic work with a focus on the truth,” whose broadcasts played a key role during the Soviet invasion and occupation of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, the KVIFF website highlights.
“An epic, dynamically shot, rewarding film, which embraces uncommon heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the eternal themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.”
Director and actor Jirí Mádl directed the ensemble cast, led by Vojtech Vodochodský, in the movie that drew rave reactions at the festival.
The two talked to The Hollywood Reporter about making a movie about a time that is still very important to Czechs, why the film uses historical footage weaved together with directed shots, and why they want to act together in a future project.
But we live in days when this audience stereotype that they only watch either their national films or American blockbusters is slowly starting to disappear.
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