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Janus Films Acquires 'Blue Heron' for 2026 Release

10/24/2025

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Janus Films has acquired the United States rights to Blue Heron, Sophy Romvari, the film's director, for a 2026 release.
The story follows Sasha, an eight-year-old daughter of a Hungarian immigrant family moving to Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, while their oldest son Jeremy exhibits troubling behavior.
The film premiered at Locarno in 2025, won awards, and had its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Story summary

Janus Films has acquired the United States rights to Blue Heron, Sophy Romvari, the film's director, for a 2026 release.
The story follows Sasha, an eight-year-old daughter of a Hungarian immigrant family moving to Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, while their oldest son Jeremy exhibits troubling behavior.
The film premiered at Locarno in 2025, won awards, and had its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.