Welcome to the website of the Royal Film Archive of Belgium - CINEMATEK
we have been preserving and screening films since 1938…
CINEMATEK
Today in our Theatres
LEDOUX LEDOUX
Thursday 15.10
15:00
Classics ⁄ The Silver Screen
Chien enragé ⁄ Stray Dog ⁄ Nora inu ⁄ B&W ⁄ 121' ⁄ ST - OND: FR - NL
Akira Kurosawa, Japan 1949, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji
19:00
Gérard Corbiau
Sax ⁄ color ⁄ 105' ⁄ V: FR ⁄ ST - OND: —
Gérard Corbiau, Belgium 1981
21:00
CINEMA’KET
Le Septième Voyage de Sinbad ⁄ The 7th Voyage of Sinbad ⁄ color ⁄ 79' ⁄ ST - OND: FR - NL
Nathan Juran, USA 1958, Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Torin Thatcher
From 6 years
PLATEAU PLATEAU
Thursday 15.10
18:00
The Silent North
Vers la lumière ⁄ Het licht ⁄ Mod lyset ⁄ B&W ⁄ 69' ⁄ TIT: DA ⁄ ST - OND: FR - NL ⁄ PIANO
Holger-Madsen, Denmark 1919, Asta Nielsen, Augusta Blad, Frederik Jacobsen
20:00
Cinema in Belgium during the Occupation ⁄ Lectures, introductions, workshops...
Een man gaat zijn weg ⁄ B&W ⁄ 11' ⁄ V: NL ⁄ ST - OND: —
Kurt Stefan, Belgium, Germany 1941
Cora Terry / Kora Terry ⁄ B&W ⁄ 105' ⁄ ST - OND: NL
Georg Jacoby, Germany 1940
Séance précédée d’une brève vidéo d’introduction bilingue par Roel Vande Winkel (LUCA/KU Leuven).
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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.
Bibliothèque Bordwell-Thompson Bibliotheek
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
Additional context for film programs, filmmakers, and our own activities.
DOSSIERS
CINEMATEK, Restauration
The Heritage Tombola (Erfgoed Tombola / Tombola de Patrimoine) is a project organised by the National Lottery, Prométhéa, the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK) and museumPASSmusées. Twelve finalists from across Belgium have the chance to have their special heritage project, one of historical, social or symbolic significance to Belgium, restored with a budget of up to €150,000. From the 15th of September, anyone can vote for their favourite project. Anyone who votes will also be automatically entered into the Tombola where they can win really unique prizes.
DOSSIERS
CINEMATEK
By purchasing a support ticket, you’re not only enjoying an authentic cinema experience, but also helping to preserve our shared cultural heritage. Each year, the support ticket supports a different project within CINEMATEK. This year, the proceeds will fund a project from the Documentation Centre.
#support ticket #documentation centre #restauration #posters
DOSSIERS
Restauration, ANNOUNCEMENT
70 years later, the "Seagulls" fly back to Cannes
The restoration of Seagulls Dying in the Harbour has been selected for Cannes Classics 2026
06.05 2026
There are films that mark history, and then there are those that transform it. In 1956, Seagulls Die in the Harbour (Meeuwen sterven in de haven) became the first Belgian feature film in history to be selected for the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2026, seventy years after that historic breakthrough, this cult masterpiece is set to return to the Croisette in a brand-new restoration by CINEMATEK.
DOSSIERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
Why CINEMATEK is changing its ticket prices
Starting 01.06.26 CINEMATEK's ticketprices will change
03.03 2026
From the first of June 2026, we will be making a slight adjustment to our prices. In recent years, the costs associated with energy, maintenance of our building and projection infrastructure, film restoration and archive collection management have risen significantly. This change will enable us to continue maintaining our theatres, restoring and digitising fragile films, and supporting the daily work of our archivists.
