The latest restoration of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film “North by Northwest” is quite impressive! This new restoration was premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2024.
The film was scanned at an incredible 13K resolution, with each half of the VistaVision frame scanned at 6.5K and then digitally stitched together.
This restoration process was particularly challenging due to the unique nature of VistaVision’s eight-perf, horizontal negative, which required meticulous work to address issues like color fading and "Vista flicker".
The result is a stunning 70mm exhibition print that brings out the film’s vivid details and colors, making it look better than it has since its original release.