The Work of the Archive

About the ArchiveHistory of the Archive

An overview of the work of the Archive and a brief history of its establishment.

PreservationPreservation

The bfi is the custodian of the UK's moving image heritage. The Archive collects, preserves, restores and then shares films and television programmes with the public.

Major Archive projects

Mitchell & KenyonMitchell & Kenyon

The most exciting film discovery of recent times and one which promises to radically transform British film history.

Restoring ChaplinRestoring Chaplin

Information on the global restoration project of Chaplin's Keystone films.