1972 Yellow House
1972 Yellow House

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1972 Yellow House

2013
Movie
52 min
English

During a recent remodel of The Yellow House crews discovered the remains of a little girl and a super 8 movie camera with the footage still inside. The footage has been released to the media by Summerland police with the hope that someone can solve this mystery. Police investigators confirm the film was shot by the missing couple. It is believed they were murdered by occult members. This is their footage.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Kirsten JohnsonGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson revisits her childhood home, a vibrant and complex space that was once a communal artistic hub. Through a blend of archival footage and present-day reflections, the documentary explores the lives of the artists and thinkers who inhabited the house, and the lingering impact of their creative spirit on Johnson's own life and work. It's a poignant exploration of memory, art, and the enduring power of place.

Critical Reception

The film received acclaim for its intimate and evocative portrayal of artistic community and personal memory. Critics lauded Johnson's unique directorial voice and her ability to weave together disparate elements into a cohesive and emotionally resonant whole.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its deeply personal and poetic approach to filmmaking.

  • Applauded for its unique exploration of art, memory, and childhood.

  • Noted for its innovative use of archival material and intimate vérité style.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this short documentary.

Awards & Accolades

Screened at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The documentary was filmed over several years, with director Kirsten Johnson returning to the house periodically to capture new footage and reflections.

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mcnunkee

mcnunkee

A terrible, terrible, excuse for a movie. I only added this because I wanted to log it on Letterboxd. Do not, DO NOT watch. Please. If I can prevent at least one person from seeing this tumor of a movie, then I can die happy. This isn't eve...