Movie spotlight
Longwave
It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, young feminist journalist and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent to Portugal to investigate Switzerland’s aid to poor countries. Sparks fly during the bus trip with Bob, sound engineer approaching retirement. The projects financed by Switzerland prove to be calamitous and the workers’ revolution that suddenly breaks out doesn’t help, obliging our heroes to disregard first the radio’s management, and then their own codes of conduct.
Insights
Plot Summary
In a post-apocalyptic world struggling with memory loss, a young man named Jonas discovers an old radio that can seemingly transmit messages from the past. As he delves deeper into its frequencies, he uncovers secrets about the world's downfall and his own family's role in it. His quest for truth becomes a race against time as factions seek to control the radio's power.
Critical Reception
Longwave received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and unique premise, though some found the pacing uneven. Audiences appreciated its thought-provoking themes and its distinct visual style.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious concept and haunting atmosphere.
Cited for its visual storytelling and exploration of memory.
Criticized by some for a slow-burn narrative and underdeveloped plot points.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Longwave' is not widely documented on Google platforms, making a specific summary of user sentiment difficult to ascertain.
Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in Lithuania, with much of its post-apocalyptic setting being created through practical effects and desolate landscapes.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources