Yellow Door (2023) 90
“Yellow Door: ’90s Lo-fi Film Club” (2023) is a South Korean documentary directed by Lee Hyuk-rae, offering an intimate look into the early 1990s film culture in Seoul. The film centers on the Yellow Door Film Institute, a collective of university students united by their passion for cinema. Among its members was Bong Joon-ho, who later gained international acclaim for films like “Parasite.” The documentary delves into their shared experiences, including the creation of Bong’s debut short film, “Looking for Paradise,” a stop-motion animation that remains largely unseen by the public. Through interviews and archival footage, “Yellow Door” captures the essence of a pivotal era in South Korean film history, highlighting the camaraderie and dedication of these early cinephiles.

