The 'race against time' to save a nation's precious film collection

Archivists race to save Papua New Guinea's film collection from climate damageBy Lily NothlingTopic:Libraries, Museums and GalleriesPosted Sun 26 Jul 2026 at 7:53amSun 26 Jul 2026 at 7:53amSun 26 Jul 2026 at 7:53amFilms made in Papua New Guinea have been in danger of disintegration. (Supplied: National Film and Sound Archive)In short:Work is underway to preserve Papua New Guinea's collection of more than 1,300 film reels and tapes, stored at its small National Film Institute in Goroka, before climate change causes permanent damage.Humid conditions and a history of flooding have created a far-from-ideal environment for maintaining a fragile film collection.What's next?The National Film and Sound Archive hopes its partnership with Papua New Guinea could lead to similar projects with other…

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