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May 19, 2013 · A filmmaker's exploration of her mother's past, her family's stories and her own memories, using interviews, old photos and home movies to reveal the complex and conflicting narratives of Diane Polley, an actress and a mother. Stories We Tell is a powerful and thought-provoking film that challenges the idea of truth and the way we tell stories.
Jan 17, 2013 · Stories We Tell: Directed by Sarah Polley. With Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan. A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers.
- (14K)
- Documentary
- Sarah Polley
- 2013-01-17
Stories We Tell. Stories We Tell is a 2012 Canadian documentary film written and directed by Sarah Polley and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). The film explores her family's secrets—including one intimately related to Polley's own identity. Stories We Tell premiered August 29, 2012 at the 69th Venice International Film ...
- $1.3 million
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Anita Lee, Silva Basmajian
- Rebecca Jenkins
May 10, 2013 · In this film, Polley explores the nature of memory and storytelling by interviewing her family members about her mother's life and secrets. She also uses home videos and reenactments to create a personal and compelling narrative that unfolds like a mystery.
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- Sarah Polley
- PG-13
- Sarah Polley, Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin
Jun 27, 2013 · Stories We Tell is a love-letter to her mother and father: the film's stars are retired British actor Michael Polley and the once-famous Canadian performer and TV personality Diane Polley, who ...
May 9, 2013 · “Stories We Tell” has a number of transparent virtues, including its humor and formal design, although its most admirable quality is the deep sense of personal ethics that frames Ms. Polley ...
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Using a mix of interviews and sly home movies, Sarah Polley creates an intriguing profile of her family, especially her complicated late mother. Watch trailers & learn more.
