Charles Laughton’s sole directorial effort features iconic, German Expressionist-inspired shadow play. The foundation’s restoration preserved the stark, high-contrast black-and-white cinematography that makes the film so uniquely terrifying. 2. Championing Independent and Underrepresented Cinema
Did you know that over 50% of American films made before 1950 are lost forever? 😱 Thanks to The Film Foundation films restored by the film foundation
Film is a fragile medium. For decades, the history of cinema silently decayed in vaults, victims of nitrate fires, vinegar syndrome, and simple neglect. Over half of all American films made before 1950 are lost forever. Faced with this cultural crisis, director Martin Scorsese founded in 1990. Alongside filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Stanley Kubrick, Scorsese created a powerhouse dedicated to protecting cinematic history. victims of nitrate fires