The Memory of the World program was established by UNESCO in 1992 to safeguard and preserve the world's documentary heritage, including films, photographs, and sound recordings.

There is no age requirement for films to be included in the Memory of the World Register. Films of all ages can be nominated, provided that they meet the other criteria.

As of 2023, over 400 films have been inscribed on the Memory of the World Register.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is not included in the Memory of the World Register.

The UNESCO Film Heritage List serves all of these purposes.

The Godfather is not included in the UNESCO Film Heritage List.

The World Cinema Fund provides financial assistance to film preservation projects in developing countries.

The National Film Archive of India, the Egyptian Film Center, and the Filmoteca Española have all received funding from the World Cinema Fund.

The Film Preservation Training Program provides training in film preservation and restoration techniques to professionals from developing countries.

The National Film and Television School (UK), the Filmoteca Española, and the Cineteca Nacional de México have all hosted UNESCO Film Preservation Training Program workshops.

The Film Digitization Program provides financial assistance to film archives for the digitization of their collections.

The National Film Archive of India, the Egyptian Film Center, and the Filmoteca Española have all received funding from the Film Digitization Program.

The Film Restoration Program provides financial assistance to film archives for the restoration of their collections.

The National Film Archive of India, the Egyptian Film Center, and the Filmoteca Española have all received funding from the Film Restoration Program.

The Film Distribution Program provides financial assistance to film archives for the distribution and exhibition of their restored films.