• Stories We Tell (2012) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 14000 votes

Tags: reference to sophia loren, reference to marie dressler

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Synopsis

In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar®-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers that the truth depends on who's telling it.

Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers.

She playfully interviews and interrogates a cast of characters of varying reliability, eliciting refreshingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers to the same questions.

As each relates their version of the family mythology, present-day recollections shift into nostalgia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who departed too soon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.

Polley unravels the paradoxes to reveal the essence of family: always complicated, warmly messy and fiercely loving.

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.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Stories We Tell
	Tranquility	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Skinny Love	Justin Vernon: Writer Bon Iver: Performer
	Horses! Horses! Horses!	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Dancing	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Tender, Sentimental Love	Abraham Lass: Writer
	A Funeral Procession	Abraham Lass: Writer
	The Light Fantastic Toe	Abraham Lass: Writer
	The Gay 90s	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Out Into the Storm	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Ain't Misbehavin	Fats Waller: Writer Paul Weston: Performer Diane Buchan: Performer
	Storm at Sea	Abraham Lass: Writer
	Demon Host	Taylor Kirk: Writer Timber Timbre: Performer
	An Eighteenth Century Formal Ball	Abraham Lass: Writer

User reviews

David Green

7/10

Each track is carefully crafted to reflect the shifting perspectives and memories explored in the film, creating a rich tapestry of sound that mirrors the layered storytelling.

Andrew Young

4/10

I was disappointed with the repetitive nature of the musical themes throughout the movie. The lack of variety in the soundtrack made it difficult for me to stay engaged with the storytelling, as the music failed to create the necessary atmosphere to support the unfolding drama.

Andrew Johnson

7/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a range of emotions, from joy to sorrow to introspection, is a testament to its power and artistry.

Mark Johnson

6/10

On the other hand, some tracks in the soundtrack felt a bit repetitive and didn't add much value to the overall viewing experience. While the music helped set the tone for certain scenes, it sometimes felt like it was trying too hard to evoke a specific emotion, which came off as slightly forced.

Donna Garcia

8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly weaves together different musical genres and styles, mirroring the genre-twisting nature of the film itself.

Elizabeth Martinez

8/10

Overall, the band soundtrack of Stories We Tell is a vital and integral part of the storytelling experience, enriching the narrative and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Donald Hernandez

7/10

The band soundtrack of Stories We Tell is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the film.

Dorothy Scott

7/10

The music enhances the storytelling experience, drawing the audience deeper into the narrative with its evocative melodies and harmonies.

Anthony Wright

6/10

The soundtrack of Stories We Tell perfectly captures the emotional complexity of the film. The music enhances the storytelling by creating a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, drawing the audience deeper into the family's history and secrets.

Emily Clark

4/10

The soundtrack of Stories We Tell did not enhance the emotional impact of the film for me. I found the music to be uninspired and lacking in depth, failing to effectively capture the complexity of the narrative.

Andrew Evans

7/10

The music perfectly complements the candid and contradictory nature of the interviews, enhancing the emotional impact of each revelation.

David Roberts

8/10

The melodies are deeply moving and resonate with the themes of family, love, loss, and the complexities of memory explored in the film.

Donna Taylor

4/10

In my opinion, the soundtrack of Stories We Tell missed the mark in terms of enhancing the overall viewing experience. The music felt disconnected from the emotional core of the film, failing to resonate with me on a deeper level and leaving me feeling underwhelmed by its contribution to the storytelling.