Media Release
The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to introduce the Janus Film Club, beginning on February 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. At each meeting, we will screen a selection from the Janus Films catalog followed by a short group discussion about the film.
Founded in 1956, Janus Films is the premier distributor of culturally significant classic and contemporary art house films. Janus Films cover a wide range of genres, languages, film eras, and artistry.
Below are the dates, times, and titles of all 2026 Janus Film Club meetings:
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Film: Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Film: Stromboli (1950)
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: Dos Monjes (1934)
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: Taste of Cherry (1997)
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: Xala (1975)
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: My Dinner with Andre (1981)
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Film: Vagabond (1985)
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library. The Library is located at 1100 Oxley Street in South Pasadena. For information about services and programs, visit their website. The Library is open Monday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Upon request made no later than four (4) business days before the event, the City will provide a reasonable accommodation for a qualified person with a disability to have equal access to the event. Please call (626) 403-7431 or fill out the City’s request form available at www.southpasadenaca.gov/ADA and email the form to Human Resources at [email protected].
