Harvard Film Archive

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24 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

The Harvard Film Archive, located in Cambridge, MA, is a cinematheque and film archive dedicated to preserving and showcasing a diverse collection of over 40,000 audiovisual items from around the world and various periods in film history. The Archive's 188-seat theater in the historic Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts features state-of-the-art film and digital projection for public screenings held Friday through Monday year-round.

Inviting renowned filmmakers to discuss their work, the Harvard Film Archive fosters engagement with a vibrant community of students, professors, artists, and cinephiles. Recent visitors include independent film legends such as Wim Wenders, Agnès Varda, Terence Davies, and Frederick Wiseman, enriching the cultural landscape of film appreciation and education.

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Fancypants X.
8/4/2013

Though I've only screened one film here, the experience, which was so unlike big chain theater experiences, deserves 5 stars. A few weeks ago, I caught the silent version of Hirchcock's...

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Jon T.
5/8/2018

If you're a lover of a film and spend time in the Boston area, you're probably already familiar with the HFA. But if by some off chance you haven't gone yet, do yourself a favor and check out...

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John W.
8/7/2007

In Harvard Square, culture lurks down nearly every cobblestone path. The Harvard Film Archive, tucked away on Quincy Street, is no exception. They do a great job of programing 16mm and 35mm prints...

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Eva K.
11/21/2008

I used to intern at the Archive - stacking and organizing the films, reference books, etc -- and one of the perks was seeing free film screenings at the Harvard Film Archive. If you love film,...

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Sean E.
9/14/2006

The other excellent place to catch a classic film in Harvard Sq. While this place has none of the charm of the Brattle Theater, it does have a better sound and projection system -- while...

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