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

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

DOSSIERS

Chantal Akerman, Restauration

The Valorization of the Work

Restoring Chantal Akerman's Films #4

01.03 2024

The restoration of Chantal Akerman's film Demain on déménage by the Royal Film Archive of Belgium took place while the institution was preparing…

#chantal akerman #restoration

DOSSIERS

Chantal Akerman, Restauration

The color grading of a restoration

Restoring Chantal Akerman's Films #3

01.03 2024

The restoration of Chantal Akerman's film Demain on déménage by the Royal Film Archive of Belgium took place while the institution was preparing…

#chantal akerman #restoration

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