Home Movies

US Life

Dating back to the 1930s, our US home movies archive journeys through different eras in American history, from street life to crowds at hippie love-ins.

African American Home Movies

Too often underrepresented, our collection brings light to African American life in the 60s and 70s.

UK Life

Our comprehensive collection of UK home movies uncovers suburban living in the UK, materialising personal stories of the past; seaside holidays, celebrations and changing communities.

Celebration Home Movies

Cut the cake, pop a bottle, and raise a glass for our Celebrations collection, featuring joyful events recorded in amateur movies.

Youth Culture

Amazing amateur footage shot by young people immersed in the culture of the time, giving a rare insider's view; from hanging out on the streets to shopping, drinking and parties.

British Holiday Home Movies

Featuring 1960s family fun at Butlin’s, fish and chips on the pier, and strolls around seaside towns, we’re proud to present much of this footage in evocative 2K quality.

Europe Holiday Home Movies

Experience the charm of Europe through our home movies, from quaint French streets to popular Spanish and Italian coasts; discover how cities looked before they were hit with mass tourism.

Asia Travel

Tour through the sights of Asia, with footage from China, Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan and India.

North Korea

Our 50s footage takes a behind the scenes look at life inside the secretive country, showing locals as they’ve never been seen before.

Middle East Travel

Transport to bustling markets and sandy landscapes across Syria, Israel and Lebanon.

Africa Travel Home Movies

Our African home movies collection lifts the lid on different perspectives, from city street scenes to rural villages and tribes.

WWII Home Movies

This incredible footage exhibits a crucial historical era, showing footage from soldier and suburban perspectives.

Nazi Germany Home Movies

Unveiling a dark but important time in history, our Nazi home movies collection gives an extremely rare and fascinating look at life in Nazi Germany.

This is just a small selection from Kinolibrary’s vast archive of rare and remarkable footage. To see more please browse our Youtube channel, or email info@kinolibrary.com