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The Wave

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Hannah Strong Little White Lies May 27
It’s a film that understands there’s nothing to be gained from making oneself an island, but remains stoic and unsentimental in its vision of the past. Go to Full Review
Rafa Sales Ross Little White Lies May 27
It feels like The Wave doesn’t want you to empathise with the cause as much as it wants you to praise its director. Go to Full Review
Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter May 27
Aesthetic flourishes abound, which make it an entertaining viewing experience, but one does wish that the narrative was a touch more complex. Go to Full Review
Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Nov 19
8/10
A bold feminist musical that embraces ambiguity, exploring trauma, consent, and collective action without easy answers. Visually striking and ethically charged, The Wave thrives in its risks, even when it falters. Go to Full Review
Agustín Pérez Emol.com Sep 5
2.9/5
A portrait of a historical moment painted with music, vivid colors and dissonances strong enough to distract from the full picture. The team handles the format well, though they don’t always hit the tone they’re aiming for, leaving mixed impressions. Go to Full Review
James Mottram Radio Times Jul 11
3/5
The songs hammer the point home, while the narrative feels dramatically inert, and Julia herself lacks dimension. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Director
Sebastián Lelio
Producer
Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue, Sebastián Lelio
Screenwriter
Sebastián Lelio, Manuela Infante, Josefina Fernández, Paloma Salas
Production Co
Fabula, Participant Media, Fremantle
Genre
Drama, Musical
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
2h 9m