JANUS FILMS, a distributor of foreign and classic films, fed “Art” movie houses around the country that were brave enough to show films with *sub titles*!
If it weren’t for them, I would not have seen Ingmar Bergman’s “Seventh Seal” (1957), Truffaut’s “Jules and Jim” (1962), Fellini’s “La Strada” (1954) and classic English films like the romantic “Brief Encounter” (1945). The yearly showing of the Russian “Alexander Nevsky” (1938) at the west village Art Theater on 8th Street in NYC was always an event.
Janus Films celebrated their 50th anniversary with the issue of a 50 DVD box set. This is a fun assortment, something for everyone – from to “M” to “Rashomon”. A great purchase of course, but, you can always rent! Look at the list of films included in the set, pick your favorites, or the one’s you might have missed and enjoy!