Welcome to the website of the Royal Film Archive of Belgium - CINEMATEK

we have been preserving and screening films since 1938…

CINEMATEK

Much more than movie theatres

Exhibitions

Wunderkammer

In the Wunderkammer, the history of film is brought to life through various interactive showcases, starting from the Chinese shadow play to the cinematograph of the Lumière brothers.

Our Collections

Chantal Akerman Collection

CINEMATEK not only conserves all the films of this masterful director, but also manages her entire archive.

Library

Library

The library has a rich collection of books, specialized magazines, press clippings, photos and posters about film and cinema. Consult the online catalogue.

Shop

Webshop

Discover the Collection of DVDs and books published by the Royal Belgian Film Archive, CINEMATEK, available for sale online

DOSSIERS

100th anniversary UCPB-UBFP: Daens & Le Diable au Corps

Discover the first two films in this anniversary program!

09.01 2025

The UBFP-UPCB is a national association representing FIPRESCI in Belgium, bringing together professional critics and journalists who promote cinema…

#upcb-ubfp

DOSSIERS

Union of the Belgian Film Press (UPCB-UBFP) celebrates its centenary

100 years of film journalism in Belgium

09.01 2025

The UBFP-UPCB is a national association representing FIPRESCI in Belgium, bringing together professional critics and journalists who promote cinema…

#upcb-ubfp

DOSSIERS

CINEMATEK

Museum of Cinema

CINEMATEK,

06.09 2024

While most people can easily define what a museum or library is, understanding the purpose and mission of a “Cinémathèque” or Film Archive can be…

#restoration #filmmuseum

DOSSIERS

CINEMATEK, Restauration

An (inter)national treasure.

The CINEMATEK film collection,

06.09 2024

While most people can easily define what a museum or library is, understanding the purpose and mission of a “Cinémathèque” or Film Archive can be…

#restoration #filmmuseum

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