Janus Films

The preeminent distributor of international classic films in the United States.

Launched in 1956, Janus was at the forefront of the golden age of art-house cinema, distributing the films of Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, and Michelangelo Antonioni, among others. In the 1960s, Janus went on to build a library of established classics that could be preserved for theatrical, television, and educational distribution. As an extension of its core mission, Janus has since partnered with the Criterion Collection to expand its influence and name far beyond its theatrical roots.

08/14/2026

Introducing the new poster for the 4K restoration of Masaki Kobayashi's KWAIDAN. Coming to theaters this fall.

Trailer dropping tomorrow!

07/28/2026

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's critically-acclaimed samurai murder mystery opens FRIDAY in NY/LA.

Tickets selling fast! More cities to come next week: http://samuraiandtheprisoner.film

07/21/2026

Throwback poster to the KINUYO TANAKA retrospective in 2022

Her films are now streaming & disc from The Criterion Collection

As an actress in over 250 films, Tanaka was one of the most celebrated and wildly popular artists of her time, regularly collaborating with consummate masters like Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi (15 films, including Ugetsu), and Mikio Naruse. In 1953, Tanaka boldly turned to directing her own features in an industry deprived of female filmmakers and amid outcries from her mentors (particularly Mizoguchi).

07/20/2026

Trailer for the glorious 4K restoration of Luchino Visconti's achingly romantic WHITE NIGHTS.

Opening at Film Forum in NYC on July 24th. More cities to follow!

07/17/2026

New trailer for the 4K restoration of maverick animator René Laloux's GANDAHAR.

Presented uncut, with the original score and dialogue! Exclusively in theaters August 28.

07/15/2026

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER in-person Q&As with master director KIYOSHI KUROSAWA at IFC Center & Film at Lincoln Center are selling fast!

Tickets: samuraiandtheprisoner.film

07/11/2026

Tyrone Power

07/10/2026

Orson Welles, 1933

07/09/2026

In honor of the 45th Anniversary of MY DINNER WITH ANDRE, A film by Louis Malle, starring André Gregory & Wallace Shawn, we're thrilled to share this stunning new handmade, painted poster by Plakiat

Available here! ☛ Plakiat.com/poster/408 ☚ (Number 408)

07/03/2026

Carla Simón's touching portrait of family origins, ROMERÍA has been called "A pilgrimage well worth taking for film lovers." -rogerebert.com

Expanding to more cities today!

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