A powerful and thoughtful film, it is also not what it at first seems, which is part of the point polley appears to be interested in making. The story we tell traces the origins of the racial idea to the european conquest of the new world and to the american slave system the first ever where all. Actress and director sarah polleys take this waltz, away from her latest film, stories we tell, is much more in the traditional documentary vein. Sarah polley blurred and out of focus in a dimensionthree shot. The following is a complete list of cinema eye honors winners for 2014.
In the stories we tell, her 10th book, patti callahan henry again paints a vivid picture of a woman who may look like she has it all, but upon closer inspection and introspection, one realizes that its more complicated than the outward appearance might suggest. Find movie and film cast and crew information for stories we tell 2012 sarah polley on allmovie. The documentaries of life, and yesthe stories we tell. Dimension three of stories we tell is the selfreflective and unifying theme of the entire documentarya story about the nature of storytelling and narratives. Too often genre fare for kids is dumbed down, generic. Stories we tell unmistakably originates from a singular vision, but also serves as a testament to what happens when individual perspectives blend into one, creating something far. Her poignant investigation into the elusive truths and buried secrets of a family of storytellers paints a profound portrait of a complicated and deeply loving group of relatives you wont soon.
Rent stories we tell 2012 starring michael polley and sarah polley on dvd and bluray. Stories we tell was released in 20 on friday, may 17, 20 in limited movie theaters. Anita lee producer is a producer of awardwinning films at the national film board of canada. A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the. Stories we tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and. Scary stories to tell in the dark is a complete tale, but elements are left open for a sequel young horror fans would be lucky to get. Eve and cooper morrison are savannahs power couple. Mary corliss on stories we tell at last years venice film festival in a recent video interview with journalist anne thompson, polley referred to the soapoperaish aspect of the story shes telling. All of which makes the stories sarah polley tells in stories we tell an enormously intriguing lot. Diane, the mother at the heart of the story, died of cancer when sarah was 11. Telecharger stories we tell film complet en francais vf hd. Stories we tell is the film i made that im proudest of, because i feel like i wasnt trying to make it like anything id seen before i was sort of trying to let it invent itself. Theyre on every artistic board and deeply involved in the community. Held together by a memoir written and narrated by polleys father, michael, stories we tell begins in the 1960s, when he and her mother, diane, met.
Stories we tell 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 08, 2019 scary stories to tell in the dark is a complete tale, but elements are left open for a sequel young horror fans would be lucky to get. Sep 26, 20 the narrative of stories we tell unfolds in a manner so that the audience discover the scope of the film, in terms of subject matter and critical discourse, as the film progresses. The best tales from alvin schwartzs classic scary stories to tell in the dark book series are still etched into our memories. Sarah polley at an event for stories we tell 2012 stories we tell 2012. The narrative of stories we tell unfolds in a manner so that the audience discover the scope of the film, in terms of subject matter and critical discourse, as the film progresses.
Stories we tell trailer 20 documentary movie hd a film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core. Its an examination of polleys family history and particularly the complicated feelings surrounding polleys late mother, diane straight from the mouths of the polley family themselves. After that, she hired actors to recreate and reenact bits filmed on 8mm to complete the. Stories we tell by sarah polley nfb national film board of canada. This is the end, the act of killing, despicable me 2 and stories. Polleys playful investigation into the elusive truth buried. Your story on film provides documentary video production, web design, and internet marketing services to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits in north and central ohio. Stories we tell premiered august 29, 2012 at the 69th venice international film festival, then played at the 39th telluride. The film is not like any other documentary ive seen before, using reenactments from each interviewees perspective to try and get to the truth. How interesting it would be if with polleys talent and abilities we could all attempt to reconstruct the story of someone weve lost.
May 16, 20 held together by a memoir written and narrated by polleys father, michael, stories we tell begins in the 1960s, when he and her mother, diane, met and fell in love while doing a play. Her recent projects include the critically acclaimed film installation road movie tiff and berlin 2011 and stories we tell. When actressturnedfilmmaker sarah polley premiered her feature film, stories we tell, on the fall festival circuit in 2012, no one knew exactly what to expect, even polley. Original music composed by jonathan goldsmith below you can view the complete. Stories we tell, written and directed by sarah polley the new.
Stories we tell revolves firstly around diane polley, the directors energetic mother and sometimes stage actress, who died of cancer when polley was eleven years old. Exploring the nature of memory and storytelling, especially the way people fictionalize family narratives, examining our insatiable need, as human beings, to turn our lives into stories. Her playful investigation into the elusive truth buried within the contradictions of a family of storytellers paints a profound portrait. She has produced numerous documentary and dramatic features for theatrical release. In her late 20s, sarah polley learned that her mother had had an affair with a film producer in montreal, and that, although she was raised by michael polley, her mothers. Stories we tell premiered august 29, 2012 at the 69th venice international film festival, then. Sarah polley s fascinating documentary, stories we tell, is ostensibly about her mother, diane polley, who died in 1990. This feature documentary is an inspired, genretwisting film directed by oscar nominee sarah polley. While socks on fire deserves praise for nursing artistic ambitions beyond conventional nonfiction storytelling. The actressmother is pictured only in her vitality and beauty. The film explores her familys secretsincluding one intimately related to polleys own identity. Stories we tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and families, all.
Stories we tell trailer 20 documentary movie hd a film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. Episode 2 of the 3part series race the power of an illusion episode 2 the story we tell uncovers the roots of the race concept in north america, the 19th century science that legitimated it, and how it came to be held so fiercely in the western imagination. Family arguments often come down to who owns the narrative, or which version is decided upon as the true one. Diane had an opportunity to star in a play out of town. Unlike a great academic treatise, though, cosper does spend gallons of ink on obscure myths or distant stories. Rent stories we tell 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. She was lovely, as she answered the interviewers questions concerning this movie. It is also a film about the nature of art, its purpose, and how we tell ourselves and others stories to. Stories we tell soundtrack list stories we tell documentary. Seriously, one of the most jawdropping revelations occurs halfway through the final credits. Stories we tell discussion guide influence film club. With michael polley, john buchan, mark polley, joanna polley. A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. She owns and operates a letterpress studio specializing in the handmade.
Stories we tell is a loveletter to her mother and father. Stories we tell trailer 20 documentary movie hd youtube. Stories are passed on from generation to generation, and in this way the past continues to live, but it can. The earliest films tended to lack a story structure, instead just capturing movement, but as the medium became more popular filmmakers developed a film language or a set of grammar rules for how to tell stories on film. 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. Film summary highly original and emotionally generous, stories we tell explores how we construct our realities and capture our memories through stories. Sarah polley looks back on how stories we tell changed her life. Stories we tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and families, all interconnecting to paint a profound, funny and poignant picture of the larger human story. Jun 27, 20 stories we tell is a loveletter to her mother and father. The episode is an eyeopening tale of how race served to rationalize, even justify, american social. She was concerned that this film would not be interesting enough for an audience. Everything you need to know about stories we tell movie 20. Stories are passed on from generation to generation, and in this way the past continues to live, but it can also be obscured or distorted.
The theme is repeatedly mentioned in the movie itself, as well in the stories we tell official website. Sarah voiced a concern she had during the making of stories we tell. Read the stories we tell movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Stories we tell is an inspired, genretwisting film by oscarnominated director sarah polley, and produced by anita lee for the nfb. Sarah polley, the director of stories we tell, discusses her film. One of henrys strongest suits as a writer is her ability to create a. Polley began work five years before completing the documentary, taking many breaks in between. Joan didion famously wrote, we tell ourselves stories in order to live. Her playful investigation into the elusive truth buried within the contradictions of a family of storytellers paints a profound portrait of a complicated and deeply loving family. Stories we tell soundtrack list documentary 20 tracklist ost listen to original score, theme music from the motion picture, film score list, song list of all of the songs played in the movie playlist, who sings them, including end credits.
There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including star trek into darkness, black rock and the english teacher. When stories we tell was about to screen for the first time, sarah polley published a blog post to let everyone know that she would not be taking any interviews, at least not until the film was released theatrically. Stories we tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and families, all interconnecting to paint a profound, funny and poignant picture of the. The mother was married twice, had at least one affair that resulted in a daughter who made the documentary. The story we tell traces the origins of the racial idea to the european conquest of the new world and to the american slave system the first ever where all the slaves shared similar physical. Mar 05, 20 stories we tell trailer 20 documentary movie hd a film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. Sarah polley looks back on how stories we tell changed her. The story follows her quest to investigate the circumstances of her birth. Stories we tell reminds me that what one family thinks is interesting is simply banal drivel for the rest of us. The way families tell their stories with totally different meanings is at. During the festival tour, she wanted the film to speak for itself. Stories we tell is a mediocre documentary about an affair resulting in a child, sarah polley. Prior to watching the trailer of stories we tell, i watched an interview of sarah polley, discussing this film.
The stories in stories we tell, director sarah polleys documentary about the polley clan, are threefold and classic. Since the triumphs of stories we tell and the act of killing, hybrid film has threatened to take over the documentary world, with seemingly every other festival title bearing some trait of the highly disputed label. Even in the early stages of the film it is not precisely clear what specific story from polleys past will be explored. The film brings together director sarah polleys siblings, father, and friends of family, each person weaving his or her own narrative thread into a complex portrait of sarahs mother, diane. While the canadian star, known for such wideranging roles as the plucky protagonist in the kids series ramona and a heartbreaking teen in atom egoyans tragic drama the sweet hereafter, had already. Stories we tell unmistakably originates from a singular vision, but also serves as a testament to what happens when individual perspectives blend into one, creating something far greater than the. Everything you need to know about stories we tell movie. Outstanding achievement in nonfiction feature filmmaking the act of killing, directed by joshua oppenheimer, produced by signe byrge sorensen presented by steve james. The episode is an eyeopening tale of how race served to rationalize. The stories we tell by mike cosper is a look at how human mythology reminds us of our need for grace and redemption.
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