Czech Oscar Entry ‘Waves’ Secures French Distribution With ARP Sélection
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: ARP Sélection has acquired French distribution rights for Jiří Mádl’s historical thriller Waves, which was recently announced as the Czech Republic’s entry to the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Set during Prague Spring of 1968, the drama follows a radio station employee who finds himself caught between the secret services and his revolutionary brother as the station broadcasts a confidential recording, forcing him to confront history head-on.
ARP Sélection co-head Michèle Halberstadt said the film appealed to her on a number of levels.“Having been a radio producer for many years, I was personally very touched by the film and how radio always plays an important part in historical upheavals,” she said. “We at ARP, are very keen to release those kinds of films that bring history to today’s audiences with intelligence and spirit.” The deal was secured by Paris-based Urban Sales.
It has also sold Spanish rights for the film to La Aventura, which has previously acquired award seasons titles such as the Oscar-winning title Parasite and best international feature film entries such as The Quiet Girl and The Nile Hilton Incident.
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