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Discovering Hidden Gems: A Journey through the Asian Film Archive

1. Inspection: Checking for mold or shrinkage.
2. Physical Restoration: Manually cleaning or splicing broken frames.
3. Scanning: 2K or 4K telecine transfers.
4. Color Grading: Restoring the original tint without inventing new colors.
5. Metadata: Cataloging the actors, directors, and locations in multiple Asian scripts (a nightmare for search algorithms).

As I continued to explore the AFA's collection, I discovered more hidden gems. There was "The Wedding Banquet" (1993), a hilarious Taiwanese comedy about a gay man's fake marriage to appease his traditional parents. And "The House is Black" (1963), a poignant Iranian drama about a leper colony struggling to find hope and dignity. asian film archive

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The organization’s mission extends beyond mere storage; it is centered on preservation, restoration, and education Discovering Hidden Gems: A Journey through the Asian