Abstract
This paper aims to redefine Korean independent documentary films as historical documentaries and explore their historical consciousness. To achieve this, Agnes Heller’s theory of historical consciousness stages was applied, and various independent documentary works were analyzed, classified by era, theme, and style, to meticulously delineate the historical consciousness of Korean independent documentary films into four stages. In the first stage, ‘General History’was transformed into ‘People’s History’, while the second stage reexamined ‘Grassroots History.’The significance of ‘Reflective Self and Historical Interpretation’was sought in the third stage, and the meaning of ‘Historical Participation and Action from Below’was found in the fourth stage. Through this process, the identity of Korean independent documentary films was further expanded into historical documentaries, laying the groundwork for diverse historical discussions. Consequently, Korean independent documentary films now offer opportunities for deeper understanding and exploration of historical aspects.
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