Janus Films

Movies, Videos and SoundNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Janus Films operates as an independent distributor focused on international art-house cinema, bringing diverse world cinema to U.S. audiences. It acquires and licenses titles across all media, enabling a range of release formats and platforms for its catalog. The company traces its origins to 1956, when it was founded at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it currently operates from a base in New York. Over the decades its library has expanded to more than 800 titles, reflecting its long-standing role in curating global cinema for American viewers. As part of the independent film sector, Janus Films emphasizes ownership and distribution rights across formats for international titles. In 2026, it released a trailer for the 4K restoration of the documentary American Dream, illustrating ongoing preservation and access initiatives.

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