Wexner Center for the Arts: Film/Video

Summer Abroad: A Tribute To Janus Films

Join us on a 13-film cinematic world tour with stops in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Spain, Japan, and the former Yugoslavia. This summer's series is a tribute to Janus Films, the legendary distributor of foreign films (and sister company to the Criterion Collection. The company was established at the beginning of the golden age for art house cinema in the U.S. and was instrumental in introducing American audiences to such directors as Ingmar Bergman, François Truffaut, and Akira Kurosawa. Each film will be screened in a new 35mm print provided by Janus Films.

Cleo from 5 to 7

(Agnès Varda, 1962)

The Cranes Are Flying

(Mikhail Kalatozov, 1957)

// Double Feature

Thu, July 26, 2007 | 7:00PM
Film/Video Theater

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France and the Soviet Union come to life in these two Janus Films.

The film that brought Agnès Varda international recognition, Cleo from 5 to 7 depicts two hours in the life of a singer as she waits to learn if she has cancer. A classic of the French New Wave, the film was shot on the streets of Paris and features a score by Michel Legrand. (90 mins., 35mm) A landmark of Soviet cinema, The Cranes Are Flying tells the story of two lovers separated by World War II. The film's visual flourishes and grim portrayal of life during the war reflected a level of artistic freedom not possible during the Stalin era. (95 mins., 35mm)

Second film start time: 8:40 PM.

Special offer: Bring your ticket stub from any Summer Abroad film to the Surly Girl Saloon in the Short North this summer and receive a 15% discount on food purchases (Sun-Thu). You can also sample cool cocktails inspired by these movies.