Films Restored By The Film Foundation ~upd~ File

Often cited as one of the most beautiful films ever made, this Technicolor fantasy is a feast for the eyes. Before The Film Foundation stepped in, the original three-strip Technicolor negatives were suffering from severe vinegar syndrome (a chemical deterioration). The restoration team worked tirelessly to realign the three color records, bringing back the vivid, surreal saturation of the ballet sequence. The result is a print that glows with a painterly intensity that had been lost for decades.

, 1970): A 4K restoration of Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece, recently showcased at the New York Film Festival and the Kolkata International Film Festival [2, 3]. Chess of the Wind Shatranj-e baad films restored by the film foundation