Asian cinema history is represented in Wu Tang Collection, a film archive dedicated to preserving and sharing distinctive films.
Archive
The BFI National Archive preserves a large collection of film and television, with information about its work and holdings.
About Archive
The BFI National Archive preserves film and television and makes parts of the collection available to the public. It describes how material is collected, preserved and restored.
Visitors can watch free films, TV shows and videos curated from archives across the UK, search the archive for research, book films to screen at film clubs, schools or cinemas, and license footage and stills.
Key features
- Watch free films, TV shows and videos curated from UK archives
- Search the archive to start research
- Book archive film and TV for clubs, schools or cinemas
- License footage and stills from the archive
- Read about collecting, preserving and restoring film
Best for: People who want to watch archive film and television, research holdings, arrange screenings, or license footage and stills.
Good for
- Offers thousands of free films, TV shows and videos to watch
- Supports research, community screenings and licensing from one site
- Explains how material is collected, preserved and restored
Archive at a glance
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Archive FAQ
What can I watch online?
Thousands of free films, TV shows and videos curated from archives across the UK.
How can I show an archive film at my venue?
You can book archive film and TV to show at a film club, school or cinema.
Can I reuse archive footage or stills?
You can license footage and stills from the archive.
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