Stories We Tell is a documentary film directed by Sarah Polley in 2012. The film’s main focus is on the secrets and mysteries of her family’s past. It explores the story of her late mother, Diane, her relationships, and how she died.
The film features interviews with members of Polley's family and people who knew her mother, including her father, siblings, close friends, and colleagues. They all share their memories, opinions, and interpretations of events that happened in the past.
Polley uses different techniques such as archival footage, photos, and reenactments to illustrate her family’s story. She also uses voice-over narration and interviews with herself to provide her perspective on the story’s development and to question the truthfulness and reliability of memory.
The documentary is a captivating exploration of family, identity, memory, and truth. It raises questions about the subjective nature of memory and how different perspectives and versions of the same story can exist. It’s a deeply personal and moving film that resonates with anyone who has ever questioned their own family’s history.
