About us

The Národní filmový archiv is one of the key memory institutions in the Czech Republic. In the international network of film archives. The NFA consistently acts as a partner that promotes an open and solidarity-based policy, striving to strengthen all professional standards and professional ties regardless of geographical contexts or traditional contacts.

The mission of the NFA

The mission of the NFA

We are a memory institution. Our mission is to care for film heritage, to facilitate its discovery and to help the development of the Czech audiovisual industry and film culture.

History of the NFA

The Film Archive was established in Prague in 1943, but the efforts to establish it are much older. Throughout the twentieth century, the activities of the Film Archive were influenced by political realities, but the people who worked there were able to professionally and humanly defend the integrity of its collection. In the 21st century, the archive has gradually modernized to keep pace with technological developments in the audiovisual sphere.

Gradually, he has gained a firm place in the international professional community, so that he is regularly invited to present classic Czech films at festivals as well as to participate in research and restoration projects.

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