Stories We Tell

Synopsis

Stories We Tell is a 2012 documentary film directed by Sarah Polley that delves into the director's personal family history. The film explores the complexities of truth, memory, and storytelling as it unravels a series of family secrets. Through interviews with various family members and the use of home videos and reenactments, the audience is taken on a journey of discovery and introspection. As the layers of the family's past are peeled back, viewers are left contemplating the nature of truth and the ways in which individuals construct their own narratives to make sense of their lives.

Cast

• Michael Polley

  Storyteller

• Harry Gulkin

  Storyteller

• Susy Buchan

  Storyteller

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  John Buchan

  Storyteller

• Mark Polley

  Storyteller

• Joanna Polley

  Storyteller

Reviews

Stories We Tell has received critical acclaim from various sources. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a high approval rating of 94%, with the site's consensus stating that the film is 'a compelling look at the elusive nature of truth and memory'. IMDb users have rated the movie 7.5 out of 10, praising its unique storytelling approach and emotional depth. Metacritic assigned Stories We Tell a score of 91 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim. The New York Times lauded the film as 'a remarkable exploration of family secrets and the fallibility of memory'. The Guardian described it as 'a captivating and emotionally resonant documentary that blurs the line between reality and fiction'. Overall, the film has been lauded for its innovative approach to storytelling and its profound emotional impact.