Icarus Films

Icarus Films Films from independent producers worldwide. Icarus Films is a leading distributor of documentary films.

Since 1978, the films in our collection have addressed areas of political, social and cultural concern. We work with independent producers from around the world to help innovative and informative films find their audiences.

“Juliette Binoche is superbly entertaining as she first trills and shrills on the ways of proper womanhood, and then sta...
07/14/2025

“Juliette Binoche is superbly entertaining as she first trills and shrills on the ways of proper womanhood, and then starts to relish the taste of new freedoms.” —The New York Times

Martin Provost's HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE is now available to rent and buy on Vimeo on Demand ▶️ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/howtobeagoodwife

07/12/2025

American writer Henry David Thoreau was in 1817. In Robert Kramer's ROUTE ONE/USA, Kramer and Doc pay Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond a visit.

New on Blu-ray: ROUTE ONE/USA. Preorder now Vinegar Syndrome. Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/icarusfilms/hv-routexbd-0701

ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958–1989 directed by archival film maestro Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape), ...
07/09/2025

ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958–1989 directed by archival film maestro Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape), comes to Film Forum + American Cinematheque + Laemmle Theatres + other venues nationwide to be announced in Fall 2025.

Visit icarusfilms.com/if-isrpal for more details!

“Quietly commands attention with its portrait of a culture under siege… Leaves an indelible impression.” —The Asian CutA...
07/08/2025

“Quietly commands attention with its portrait of a culture under siege… Leaves an indelible impression.” —The Asian Cut

A subtle and carefully observed portrait of a young Uyghur woman at a crossroads, NIKAH is now available to rent and buy on Vimeo on Demand ▶️ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nikah2

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July, America. Partnered with OCN Distribution, Icarus Films is releasing Robert Kramer's essential road movie masterpiece ROUTE ONE/USA on Blu-ray.

“Endlessly fascinating. An extraordinary, fluidly shaped mosaic of the fragmented pockets of American life that together compose the mainstream.” —The New York Times

Preorder now Vinegar Syndrome. Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/icarusfilms/hv-routexbd-0701

07/02/2025

Kramer's 1989 masterpiece is one of cinema's most daunting attempts to understand America in all of its confusion, dysfunction, and beauty.

ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958–1989 directed by archival film maestro Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape), ...
07/02/2025

ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958–1989 directed by archival film maestro Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape), comes to Film Forum NYC in Fall 2025, followed by theaters nationwide.

Visit http://icarusfilms.com/if-isrpal for more details!

NEW ON BLU-RAY! Robert Kramer's essential road movie masterpiece ROUTE ONE/USA is now available on 2-disc Blu-ray set.Bo...
07/01/2025

NEW ON BLU-RAY! Robert Kramer's essential road movie masterpiece ROUTE ONE/USA is now available on 2-disc Blu-ray set.

Bonus features: ✨New release LOOKING FOR ROBERT (2025). Directed and narrated by Kramer’s longtime cinematographer, producer, and friend, Richard Copans. ✨12-page booklet with essay by film scholar Erika Balsom.

“Endlessly fascinating. An extraordinary, fluidly shaped mosaic of the fragmented pockets of American life that together compose the mainstream.” —The New York Times

Preorder now via Vinegar Syndrome. Limited edition slipcover (only 500 units!) now available. Released with OCN Distribution. Learn more + press release 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/icarusfilms/hv-routexbd-0701

“Deftly brings the Hollywood paranoia thriller back to life, keeping viewers on their toes.” —Le MondeDirected by Yann G...
06/30/2025

“Deftly brings the Hollywood paranoia thriller back to life, keeping viewers on their toes.” —Le Monde

Directed by Yann Gozlan and starring the impeccable Pierre Niney, BLACK BOX is now available to rent and buy on Vimeo on Demand ▶️ vimeo.com/ondemand/blackboxfrench

: On June 27, 1954, democratically elected young president of Guatemala, Jacobo Arbenz, was overthrown in a CIA-sponsor...
06/27/2025

: On June 27, 1954, democratically elected young president of Guatemala, Jacobo Arbenz, was overthrown in a CIA-sponsored coup. Ten years prior, he had led the successful revolt against the military dictatorship in Guatemala, a regime that had oppressed the country since colonialism.

"A wealth of fascinating archive footage that pinpoints the time and the lessons of history. Riveting viewing." —London Film Festival

Watch DEVILS DON'T DREAM! now on Icarus Films On Demand. ▶️ icarusfilms.com/if-devils

Former Chilean president Salvador Allende was born on this day in 1908. In documentary SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chile...
06/26/2025

Former Chilean president Salvador Allende was born on this day in 1908.

In documentary SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, both as a politician and a man.

“The definitive portrait of the Chilean leader.”—Documentary Magazine

Watch SALVADOR ALLENDE now on Icarus Films On Demand. ▶️ icarusfilms.com/if-sal

06/25/2025

"Unfolds in rhythm with the passage of time… Punctures all the simplistic arguments." —Svenska Dagbladet (Sweden)

ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958–1989 directed by archival film maestro Göran Hugo Olsson (The Black Power Mixtape), comes to Film Forum NYC in Fall 2025, followed by theaters nationwide.

Visit IcarusFilms.com for more details!

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