AR·01 Film archive · restored and captioned

Our history, on screen.

The Archive Room streams restored Australian films and newsreels, with ratings, cultural advice and new captions on every one.

Newly restored

Harvest

GVery mild themes1948Archive · DocumentaryCCAD

A wheat harvest in the Riverina, restored in 2026.

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From the vaults.

Some films reflect attitudes of their time. Advice says so before you press play.

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AR·03 Ratings

Advice, with care.

Archive films carry a rating and advice, including cultural advice for First Nations content.

G
General: very mild impact. Suitable for everyone.
PG
Parental guidance: mild impact. Some content may confuse or upset younger children.
M
Mature: moderate impact. Not recommended for children under 15, but not restricted.
MA15+
Mature accompanied: strong impact. Legally restricted to 15 and over; under 15s need a parent or adult guardian.
R18+
Restricted: high impact. Adults only.

AR·04 Access

Open to everyone.

New captions on every film.

CaptionsOn every film

Newly made for the restorations.

Cultural adviceBefore you play

Including when people shown have died.

ClassroomsA classroom profile

M and below, for schools.

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To restrict or remove material, contact the archive.

AR·05 Plans

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Memberships fund restoration.

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Trailers and selected films.

Selected films

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$8a month

Every restored film.

Every film
Restoration notes

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For classrooms

$120a year

A classroom profile for a school.

Classroom profile
Teacher notes

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Prices in AUD, including GST.

AR·06 Archive

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