Restored and Rediscovered Festival Spotlights Organizations at the Forefront of Film Restoration | Features
It seems like every month, there’s an exciting new 4K re-release or a newly restored rediscovery that’s reaching audiences for the first time. But the busy calendar of film restorations is more of a recent development in the history of the field that’s just about to celebrate its first centennial.
New Trailer/Poster for Bertolucci’s ‘Little Buddha’ Film 4K Restoration
New Trailer/Poster for Bertolucci’s ‘Little Buddha’ Film 4K Restoration by Alex Billington May 5, 2025Source: YouTube “An extraordinary story about an incredible adventure.” Kino Lorber has unveiled a brand new poster for the new 4K restoration re-release of the beloved 90s religious movie Little Buddha about reincarnation. Directed by Italian
Keanu Reeves Seeks Peace in 4K Restoration Trailer for Bernardo Bertolucci’s Little Buddha
As Keanu Reeves plans a reunion with Sandra Bullock, it’s an opportune time to revisit one of his early career gems. Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1993 drama Little Buddha, starring the actor as Siddhartha, has been restored in 4K by Cinecitta from the separation masters under the supervision of cinematographer Vittorio Storaro.
Exclusive Restoration Trailer for Northern Lights Reintroduces Powerful Cannes Winner
One of the most remarkable discoveries I witnessed at last year’s New York Film Festival was the Revivals selection Northern Lights. John Hanson and Rob Nilsson’s overlooked 1978 drama, recently revived in a gorgeous 4K restoration, captures the plight of immigrant Dakotan farmers. While its shared release year and similar
New Restoration Trailer for Luis Buñuel’s Él Charts a Tale of Obsession
One of the pleasures of the Museum of Modern Art’s Luis Buñuel retrospective last year was my first-time viewing of Él, a wonderfully entertaining tale of obsession and a clear influence on Alfred Hitchcock for Vertigo. Janus Films will now give the new restoration of the 1953 classic a proper
Tilda Swinton’s Underseen Erotic Drama Female Perversions Gets New Life in Restoration Trailer
After getting her start in collaborations with Derek Jarman, Sally Potter, and Joanna Hogg––and before she would breakthrough in films by Danny Boyle, Cameron Crowe, Spike Jonze, Jim Jarmusch, and more––Tilda Swinton made her U.S. debut with an erotic drama that unfortunately has gone little-seen. The distributor Hope Runs High is
