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Janus Films Unveils Trailer for Bi Gan’s Resurrection, Sets Dec. 12 U.S. Theatrical Launch

The Cannes-honored, six-part dream odyssey arrives as an art-house event built on shifting styles with a signature long take.

Overview

  • Janus Films released the full official trailer and will open Resurrection in select U.S. theaters on December 12, including New York and Los Angeles.
  • Set in a future where humanity has traded away dreams, the story follows Miss Shu as she enters the visions of the only being still capable of dreaming.
  • The film unfolds across six chapters tied to the Chan Buddhist “roots” and spans distinct cinematic modes through changes in aspect ratio, frame rate, and color.
  • Shu Qi stars alongside Jackson Yee, with supporting roles from Mark Chao, Li Gengxi, and Huang Jue, featuring cinematography by Dong Jingsong and a score highlighted in coverage from M83.
  • After premiering at Cannes—where it received a special award—the film screened at major festivals such as NYFF and London, building momentum for its U.S. release.