A new restoration of G.W. Pabst's 1925 film 'The Joyless Street' is being showcased at the Museum of Modern Art's To Save and Project series, highlighting the challenges of film preservation. The film, which inspired director Michael Mann, has a complex history of censorship and edits, resulting in many different versions over the decades. The latest restoration, undertaken by the Munich Filmmuseum, aims to be the most complete yet, running 155 minutes and offering a richer, more nuanced portrayal of its characters and story than previously available versions. Despite the painstaking efforts to reconstruct the film from prints around the world, some footage may still be lost, underscoring the ongoing uncertainties in restoring silent-era cinema. The screening is part of a broader festival celebrating film preservation, with 'The Joyless Street' standing out as a testament to both the fragility and resilience of cinematic history.