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Narrative Feature | Czech Republic/Slovak Republic | 2024 | Czech/Slovak/French/Italian/Russian | 130 minutes


Amidst the chaos of the Prague Spring in 1968, young technician Tomáš (Vojtěch Vodochodský) begins working at Czechoslovak Radio alongside a group of dedicated journalists broadcasting evidence of Communist censorship. These brazen actions catch the attention of the insidious secret police, who pressure Tomáš to deliver intel on his coworkers in order to protect his rebellious younger brother. Winner of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Audience Award and based on true events, Jiří Mádl's engrossing political thriller illustrates the inherent risks of resistance in the face of oppression.

— Czech Republic’s entry in the Academy Awards® race for Best International Feature Film



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