The world's archives
3,025–3,072 of 128,642 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.
Where these films come from, and who sees what
Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.
Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Sexual content and nudity are left out altogether.
| Little Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
|---|---|
| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
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President Biden and The First Lady Celebrate Friendsgiving with Service Members & Military Families
President Biden and The First Lady Celebrate Friendsgiving with Service Members and Military Families as Part of the Joining Forces Initiative Fort Liberty, NC
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Histórias do Brasil - Dois impeachments em apenas dez dias
Em novembro de 1955, dois impeachments em apenas dez dias afastam dois presidentes da república: Café Filho e Carlos Luz, que foge num navio para organizar…
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COSMopolIT - Diversity and Inclusion within OpenStreetMap Italy
Wikimania 2021 - cOSMopolIT - Diversity and Inclusion within OpenStreetMap Italy
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Geschichte des Berliner Reichstagsgebäudes
From 1884 the seat of the parliament was built in Berlin, making it the most important place of German democracy. After it was destroyed in World War II and…
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Wasserversorgung in Namibia
Rain and rivers that carry water all year round are rare in Namibia. Namibia is considered to be the driest country south of the Sahara. Geologists try to…
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Die Bedeutung von Pfingsten
Pentecost is celebrated by Christians around the world. In some languages there is what it is about. In Greek it is called Penticosti (50). Because 50 days…
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Why is time money
Time you spent travelling can't be spend on studying or working. In that sense, time is money. Geographer Andy Nelson (University of Twente) created a map to…
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Why is it so hard to stay focused
Do you have trouble paying attention during an online meeting or class? Welcome to the club. Cognitive scientist Marie Postma (Tilburg University) explains…
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How can we explore planets beyond our solar system
Do you sometimes wonder if we will ever find another planet like Earth with possible life forms? In this lecture astrophycisist Yamila Miguel (Leiden…
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Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história - Quilombo Praia Grande - parte 04
Documentário "Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história" Apresentação de Etelvina Moura de Almeida e Iracema Pereira de Almeida no Quilombo…
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Die Katastrophe von Fukushima
On March 11, 2011, a seaquake shook the sea floor in the Pacific. The following waves flood the site of the nuclear power plant. The power supply breaks down.…
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Warum sind Insekten wichtig?
Insects are important for us humans and for nature - because everything is interconnected. For example, the fewer bees there are, the fewer plants are…
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Die Entstehung des Lebens
Amino acids, sugar, bases and fats are needed for life to develop at all. Add RNA, an acid and a kind of chemical Morse code - this is how chains with…
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Der Löwe - ein Symboltier
Since time immemorial, the lion has been revered for its strength. Already in the Stone Age - more than thirty thousand years ago - the big cats were…
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Herausforderung Wasserversorgung aus Karstgrundwasser
Water seeps into countless crevices and holes in the karst landscape. It is often not clear which paths it takes. Around 270 caves have been discovered and…
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How can we collect more solar energy on a cloudy day
With a small percentage of the sunlight, we could power the entire world. One teeny-tiny problem: countries like the Netherlands aren't particularly sunny.…
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Warum färben sich im Herbst die Blätter?
In autumn, the leaves of deciduous trees become colourful, our forests colourful. The reason for this is that trees only survive the cold winter if they take…
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Introduction to Govdirectory
Introductory video describing Govdirectory, what it aims to do and a bit about the challenges.
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Ikusgela – Simone de Beauvoir - ca
Filòsofa, assagista, novel·lista, escriptor, periodista... Beauvoir era tot això. Avui la coneixem sobretot perquè va desenvolupar diverses idees que són el…
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9 Types of Intelligence, Which One Are You
In 1983, Howard Gardener, an American developmental psychologist, came up with 9 types of intelligence that people may have. Each category is an area you may…
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Wo landet der Elektroschrott?
Every single German produces around 20 kilograms of electronic waste every year. Almost 1.5 kilograms of it are exported illegally and mostly end up in…
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WikiCon 2023 - Neue Autorinnen und Autoren gewinnen – wie hilft WMDE dabei
WikiCon 2023 - Neue Autorinnen und Autoren gewinnen – wie hilft WMDE dabei? - In dieser Session wollen wir einen Überblick geben, wie es um aktuelle Zahlen…
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WikiCon 2023 - Bye bye IPs – Datenschutzgewinn oder Vandalismusförderung dank IP-Masking
WikiCon 2023 - Bye, bye, IPs – Datenschutzgewinn oder Vandalismusförderung dank IP-Masking? Voraussichtlich Ende 2023/24 wird die Wikimedia Foundation…
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Ikusgela-Big data
Big data: zer diote zenbakiek gutaz? Zertarako erabiltzen da etengabe sortzen dugun datu kopuru erraldoi hori?
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Favorite schemas in OpenRefine
Brief demo video on how to work with favorite schemas (schema templates) in OpenRefine
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How would a nuclear war between Russia and the US affect you personally? - Future of Life Institute
What would happen if a nuclear war were to be sparked between Russia and the United States today? Who would survive? A short film produced by the Future of…
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PISA-Offensive Bayern – warum wir Grundschülern mehr Zeit für Lesen, Rechnen, Schreiben geben wollen
In Deutschland fehlen immer mehr Kindern grundlegende Fähigkeiten in Lesen, Schreiben und Rechnen. Zwar steht Bayern mit seinem leistungsfähigen Schulsystem…
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So entsteht Sonnenbrand
Too much sun is harmful to the body and can cause sunburn or even skin cancer. This depends on the type and intensity of the high-energy radiation.
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2.3 Tour of Wikipedia Articles
In this video we will continue our tour of Wikipedia. We’ll look at Wikipedia articles, and introduce links, Categories, and Talk Pages, though we will be…
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Ilya Yashin's Mauerpark Meeting asv2024-08 video
Public meeting with Ilya Yashin in Mauerpark (Berlin, Germany) shortly after the prisoners' exchange. Video shows an excerpt of Ilya Yashin's speech.
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Wikidata Workshop - Theoretical part - Maastricht University - 15 October 2024
Video of the practical part of the Wikidata workshop at Maastricht University on 15 October 2024. This video covers The (very) basics of Wikidata: A first…
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OpenSpeaks-Hoc-Ruum Sakam-Ladura Singh Haiburu-Lalit Singh Banra-Body Parts
In this interview, Lalit Singh Banra, asks Ladura Singh Haiburu the names of body parts in the Ho language. Recorded by Subhashish Panigrahi at Keshpada,…
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Areg Savchenko - Local Freak, The - Brick and Murder (2025)
The Local Freak: Brick & Murder is a Canadian 2D-animated short film created by Areg Savchenko (Regyman). Kat & Bailey are back! And they're about to learn…
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Ikusgela-Lucy
Orain dela 3,2 milioi urte, gaur egun Etiopia den leku batean, zutik ibiltzen zen baina zuhaitzetara oraindik igotzen zen arbaso bat izan genuen.
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Ikusgela-Gure lehengusuak Ameriketara joan zirenekoa
Orain dela 40 eta 25 milioi urte artean, kontinenteen forma beste bat zeneean, Afrikan bizi zen tximino talde bat Ameriketara iritsi zen, itsasoa zeharkatu…
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James Walkinshaw answers question
James Walkinshaw answers a question at a forum, attended by other candidates in the primary to replace Gerry Connolly in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
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Measuring Elevation Changes on the Greenland Ice Sheet
This narrated animation shows the accumulated change in the elevation of the Greenland ice sheet between 2003 and 2012.
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President Trump Signs Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371
President Trump Signs Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations Ag, Leg Branch, Milcon-VA and Extensions Act 2026
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So kommunizieren Bäume
Every tree has an internal communication system. The treetop communicates with the roots – a control center underground. However, to "talk" to other trees,…
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OpenSpeaks-Pcj-Gorum-Opino Gomango-Balaram Muduli-Language in Children's Education
In this video, Balaram Muduli, a speaker of the Gorum language from Odisha, India, introduces himself and discusses the challenges posed by the lack of…
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Ikusgela - Zenbat hatz ditu balea batek?
Dinosauroak jaun eta jabe zirenean, munduko kontinenteak zatitzen ari ziren. Iparraldean Laurasia izeneko kontinentean bizi zen gure eta baleen arteko arbaso…
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NASA and USGS Map Geological Content (AFRC 2025 14512 NASA USGS Map Geological Content AVAIL)
: In its third year of data collection, the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) is using NASA’s high-flying ER-2 aircraft to map geology and minerals…
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Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production (MAF 20250926 CS3 LH2 A48to110)
Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid hydrogen tank for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket into the factory’s…
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People of Artemis - Doug Parkinson (MSFC SLS 12052025 People of Artemis Doug Parkinson)
People of Artemis Campaign showcasing Doug Parkinson The SLS Integration and Mission Operations (LIMO) Lead at Marshall Space Flight Center - Entry for…
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NASA Hosts Expedition 72 Crew Visit at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC Expedition 72 Crew Visit NASA Marshall)
NASA hosted four astronauts from the Expedition 72 crew during an employee event at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday, July 18,…
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NASA's Underway Recovery Test 12 (URT-12) (KSC-20250330-MH-ONR01-0001-M12874)
NASA and the Department of Defense completed Underway Recovery Test 12 aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of San Diego,…
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Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander (jsc2025m000014)
Anne McClain will serve as crew commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, making this her second trip to the International Space Station. A colonel in the…
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Booster Demonstration Motor-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman (MSFC-NG-06262025 DM-1 Static Test at Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman conducted the first test firing of its Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) five-segment solid rocket motor at its Promontory…