Waves

Set in Czechoslovakia during the late 1960s, this historical thriller follows Tomáš, a young man who begins working at a public radio station. He becomes involved with a circle of journalists attempting to broadcast honest news despite strict state censorship and harassment from the secret police. As student unrest and political instability grow, Tomáš is coerced by the security services into spying on his colleagues to protect his younger brother, Pavel. He must navigate this dangerous conflict while trying to maintain his ideals during the events of the Prague Spring and the subsequent military invasion.

The film was directed and written by Jiří Mádl. It features a cast including Vojtěch Vodochodský, Ondřej Stupka, Tatiana Pauhofová, Stanislav Majer, Vojtěch Kotek, and Marika Šoposká, with 30 credited actors in total. Produced by companies such as Česká televize and Barrandov Studio, the project had a budget of 4 million USD and earned 8 million USD at the worldwide box office, doubling its initial cost. Audience reception has been positive, with the film holding a 7.8 rating on IMDb based on 2,700 votes and a 7.4 rating on TMDB from 71 votes.