: Use medium to medium-close-up shots for interviews. This mimics the "participatory interview" style Polley used to draw out intimate, often contradictory family secrets.
: Focus on the "wrinkles" of a story rather than neat resolutions. As noted by reviewers on RogerEbert.com , Polley avoids heroes and villains, instead showing the messy, human side of memory. Guide to Producing the Image Narrative Stories We Tell image
To capture the specific aesthetic and narrative depth of the film, focus on these visual and conceptual layers: : Use medium to medium-close-up shots for interviews