Argentina opened its National Film Preservation Archive on 23 April 1947. The archive stored and restored significant films from the silent era through early sound cinema. Technicians repaired deteriorated reels and transferred content to safer formats. The institution protected valuable cultural heritage at a time when film decay threatened many works. Researchers used the archive to study cinematic history and early production techniques. The archive’s efforts helped revive long-lost Argentine films. Its founding marked a crucial moment in audiovisual preservation.
