The Library of Congress has announced its latest additions to the National Film Registry, with 25 classic films from around the world being recognized for their cultural, historic, and aesthetic importance. The new selections bring the total number of feature titles in the registry to 900.
Among the 1980s titles added to the registry are blockbusters like Dirty Dancing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and Beverly Hills Cop. These films were chosen for their significant impact on American film history and culture.
The selections include a diverse range of genres and eras, from silent films created in 1895 to the newest selected film, The Social Network, released in 2010. The public submitted over 6,700 title nominations this year, and the selection committee worked with partners including the National Film Preservation Board to choose the new additions.
The added films celebrate Hispanic artists and themes, including American Me and Mi Familia, as well as prominent Black directors like Jessie Maple, who directed the trailblazing independent feature-length film Will. The selections also highlight important moments in LGBTQ history and Deaf culture.
Some notable films selected for the 2024 National Film Registry include:
* Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)
* Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)
* Powwow Highway (1989)
* Dirty Dancing (1987)
* Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)
The Library of Congress recognizes these films as part of America’s cultural heritage, and their preservation is essential for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
Source: https://deadline.com/2024/12/national-film-registry-2024-1236205258