Overview
- On June 24, 2025, Janus Films secured all North American distribution rights to Two Prosecutors.
- Two Prosecutors premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the François Chalais Prize.
- The story adapts Georgy Demidov’s novella to depict a young prosecutor’s struggle for justice during Stalin’s Great Purge.
- Two Prosecutors marks Loznitsa’s return to narrative filmmaking since his 2018 feature Donbass after directing documentaries.
- Loznitsa praised Janus Films for its confidence in delivering an impactful North American launch; Janus described the drama as a haunting thriller resonant with contemporary political realities.