The foundation's catalog spans every genre, era, and corner of the globe. Significant restorations include: Significance Powell & Pressburger A landmark 4K restoration of this Technicolor masterpiece. La Dolce Vita Federico Fellini Restored to its original black-and-white brilliance. Rebel Without a Cause Nicholas Ray
Acetate-based "safety" film is prone to chemical decay that smells like vinegar and eventually destroys the image. Notable Films Restored by The Film Foundation films restored by the film foundation
Launched in 2007, the World Cinema Project expands TFF’s mission to regions where film preservation resources are scarce. It has restored 58 films from 28 countries, including: Preserved/Restored Films - The Film Foundation The foundation's catalog spans every genre, era, and
Film restoration is often described as "removing a cataract" from a movie, allowing its original clarity, color, and sound to shine through once again. The work is urgent because: Rebel Without a Cause Nicholas Ray Acetate-based "safety"
Preserved to maintain the grit and atmosphere of the horror classic.
Many color negatives from the mid-20th century have become weak, leading to rapidly fading prints.
A recent 4K digital restoration premiered at the TCM Classic Film Festival . George A. Romero