The foundation focuses on films that are often overlooked by commercial interests, particularly those from Africa, Asia, and South America through its . By partnering with archives like L’Immagine Ritrovata and distributors like Janus Films , they ensure these "rescued" stories reach modern audiences. The Restoration Process
Directed by Sergio Leone
Film restoration is often described as "removing a cataract" from a movie, allowing its original clarity, color, and sound to shine through once again. The work is urgent because: films restored by the film foundation
The foundation’s work is a race against entropy. And as long as Scorsese and his collaborators keep winning that race, the 20th century will not go silent. It will keep flickering, breathing, and speaking—one restored frame at a time. The foundation focuses on films that are often