Film Foundation — Films Restored By The

1,000 films

Since its inception in 1990, The Film Foundation (TFF) has helped restore and preserve more than , safeguarding cinematic history for future generations. Founded by Martin Scorsese and a board of legendary directors—including Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, and Christopher Nolan—the foundation works with archives and studios to rescue deteriorating masterpieces from the "ravages of time". The Mission: Why Restoration Matters

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Notable Restorations

• The Criterion Collection: Dozens of TFF restorations (like The Red Shoes, The Asphalt Jungle, and Detour) are available on DVD/Blu-ray with the TFF logo on the cover.
• The WNET Group’s Reel South and POV: Many restorations air on PBS.
• Theatrical Re-release: The Apu Trilogy (Satyajit Ray) was a TFF restoration that toured theaters globally to massive acclaim in 2015.

In celebration of their work, here is a look at the importance of film restoration and a few stunning titles brought back to life by The Film Foundation. films restored by the film foundation

1. "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962) – The 70mm Miracle