Brokeback Mountain to be Included in the Library of Congress

Brokeback Mountain is set to be included in the American Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, a huge honour for any film, reports IndieWire.

The registry features just 750 titles, all of which must be deemed worthy of preservation for future generations because of their “cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to the nation’s film heritage.”

“The National Film Registry turns 30 this year and for those three decades, we have been recognising, celebrating and preserving this distinctive medium,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

“These cinematic treasures must be protected because they document our history, culture, hopes and dreams.”

“I didn’t intend to make a statement with Brokeback Mountain,” said film director Ang Lee.

“I simply wanted to tell a purely Western love story between two cowboys.

“To my great surprise, the film ended up striking a deep chord with audiences. The movie became a part of the culture, a reflection of the darkness and light—of violent prejudice and enduring love—in the rocky landscape of the American heart.

“More than a decade has passed since Brokeback Mountain was released, but I hope that this film, a small movie with wide open spaces, continues to express something both fresh and fundamental about my adopted country.”

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