Asian Film Archive, Film archive in Central Area, Singapore
The Asian Film Archive is a cinematheque in central Singapore focused on classic and contemporary films from Asia and Southeast Asia. Located within the National Library building, it operates its own screening theatre equipped to show both modern and older film formats.
The archive was founded in 2005 and grew into a major collection documenting the film history of the region. One of its most important collections of classic Malay films received UNESCO Memory of the World recognition in 2014.
The archive showcases work by local filmmakers through regular screenings and discussion events where visitors meet creators directly. These gatherings connect audiences with the living film culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia today.
The archive is located within the National Library in central Singapore and is easily accessible by public transport, especially for those visiting the area. It is helpful to check in advance what films are currently being shown, as the programme changes regularly.
The archive conducts detailed restoration work on damaged films to preserve rare works for future generations. These restorations allow visitors to watch historical films that would otherwise be lost forever.
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