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Stories We Tell

Name: Stories We Tell
Duration: 1 h 48 min

Sarah Polley

2012 | 1 h 48 min

Synopsis
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This feature documentary is an inspired, genre-twisting film directed by Oscar®-nominee Sarah Polley. Polley's playful investigation into the elusive truth buried within the contradictions of a family of storytellers paints a touching and intriguing portrait of a complex network of relatives, friends, and strangers.

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Credits

participant

Michael Polley

Harry Gulkin

Susy Buchan

John Buchan

Mark Polley

Joanna Polley

Cathy Gulkin

Marie Murphy

Robert MacMillan

Anne Tait

Deirdre Bowen

Victoria Mitchell

Mort Ransen

Geoffrey Bowes

Tom Butler

Pixie Bigelow

Claire Walker
cast

Rebecca Jenkins

Peter Evans

Alex Hatz

Justin Goodhand

Seamus Morrison

Allie MacDonald

Lani Billard

Andrew Church

Dave Kiner

Jef Mallory

Kristen Corvers

Christine Horne

Jeanie Calleja

James Downing

Tracey Ferencz

Eric Hanson

Kaylin Griffin

Mairtin O'Carrigan

Thomas Hauff
writer

Sarah Polley
director

Sarah Polley
producer

Anita Lee
executive producer

Silva Basmajian
editor

Michael Munn
director of photography

Iris Ng
sound recordist

Sanjay Mehta
production designer

Lea Carlson
costume designer

Sarah Armstrong
music arrangement

Jonathan Goldsmith
casting

John Buchan

Jason Knight
narration writer

Michael Polley
production supervisor

Mark Wilson
production manager

Janine Heath
1st assistant director

Dave Forsyth
post-production supervisor

Lorraine Samuel
production coordinator

Kate Vollum

Christine Kleckner
set production coordinator

Jennifer Mesich
technical coordinator

Marcus Matyas
1st assistant camera

Eva Percewicz
additional camera work

Marcus Matyas

Bob, Sr. Gordon

David Sandomierski

Sarah Polley

Sanjay Mehta

Christine Kleckner

Hugh McJanet
makeup

Sarah Craig-McEathron
hairstylist

Josie Stewart
gaffer

Hugh McJanet

Walter Klymkiw
best boy electric

Alejandro Munoz-Hernandez
daily gaffer

Kendall McColl
key grip

Zach Zohr
electric

Adam Crosby
grip

Sean Harvey

Christopher Logan
swing

Michael Wilde
props master

Paul Vernon
set decorator

David Gruer
set dresser

Sasha Tolstoy

Stephen Depko
buyer

Deirdre Morris
makeup assistant

Alister Muir

Teena Black
daily makeup

Alister Muir

Teena Black
hair assistant

Lily Champniss

Lucy Orton
daily hair

Lily Champniss

Lucy Orton
costume assistant

Nola Chaters

Adrienne Baker
set production assistant

Missy Dingman

Matthew Hunwicks
production assistant

Graeme Brown

Ryan Buller

Adam Belanger
location manager

Roman Martyn

Eardley Wilmot
assistant location manager

Marc Cunningham

Fernando Da Silva
centre administrator

Josiah Rothenberg
marketing manager

Kelley Alexander
unit publicist

Cynthia Amsden
stills photography

Michael Gibson

Ken Woroner
background casting

Nancy Harrison
interview producer

Sonia Hosko
interview sound recording

David Rose
visual researcher

Elizabeth Klinck
music clearances

Elizabeth Klinck
location scout

Catherine Crawford
generator driver

Chris Rowles
driver

Paul Brideau
craft service

Stephanie Dagg

Dawn Weaver
dailies colourist

Josh Olive
project manager

Michelle Morris
digital intermediate colourist

Mark Kueper
film timer

Joscelyn Goode
sales executive/rep

Grace Carnale-Davis
technical operations project manager

Brian Reid
digital intermediate producer

Darcy Arthurs
digital film supervisor

Andrew Pascoe
digital intermediate online editor

Rob Gyorgy
digital film technician

Margaret Mansell
supervising sound editor

Dave Rose
dialogue editor

Barry Gilmore

Krystin Hunter
re-recording mixer

Lou Solakofski

Joe Morrow
mix operator

Shawn Dickey
audio coordinator

Mandy Ley
title design

Julia Brown
additional dailies

Justin Lovell

Bonus

Stories We Tell (Clip)

Sarah Polley

2012 | 58 s

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Bravo! Love is messy but it's love nonetheless. I loved everything about this film.
None, 20 Feb 2023
Sarah Polley is the biggest farce right now on film world.
SamJovana, 8 Jan 2015
What a brilliant film! It's a wonderful tribute to Diana Polley and a raw portrayal of the reality of mixed families and the impact that has on children, families and friends. The film captures the zeitgeist of the 70s in terms of family dynamics and mixed familyhood. It is both poignant and funny, intriguing and simple at the same time. The music is great, the cinematography is wonderful with an artful blending of old clips, photographs, and interviews. I have two favourite moments but not to provide a spoiler, the second is the silent responses. I knew this family as a child and went to school with two of the siblings so it has been particularly fascinating to see more intimate details of their lives and experiences at that time; it completes the snippets of awareness that I had. Really well done and thoroughly enjoyable!
ravsin, 15 Jun 2014
Thank you for making Sarah Polley's latest film available. The humour, pain, and fragility, and resilience of life ring true. -Tara May 27 2013
jgoforth, 28 May 2013
When will this film be available to watch?
MelBennett, 6 Mar 2013
Does anyone know when this movie will be available to watch online? I wasn't able to catch it in the theatre and was ecstatic that NFB will be making it available.
MelBennett, 6 Mar 2013
Prior to watching the trailer of "Stories We Tell", I watched an interview of Sarah Polley, discussing this film. She was lovely, as she answered the interviewers questions concerning this movie. Sarah voiced a concern she had during the making of Stories We Tell. She was concerned that this film would not be interesting enough for an audience. Well, I am looking forward to watching this movie!! When is the release date? Where will I be able to see it in the United States? This movie was made by a gifted young woman. The trailer was wonderfully edited!! What a tease it was! Just as trailers are meant to be. Leaving you wanting more!!
holysnappers, 11 Jan 2013
I am so excited that this is going to be available through NFB. Sarah Polley is a very gifted actress and director and living in the hinterland as I do, it has not been possible to see this film.
mavo, 3 Jan 2013

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