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Mature (M)
Infrequent coarse language

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for STORIES WE TELL

Why this classification?

  • Themes
  • Violence
  • Language
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2012
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Infrequent coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
109 minutes
Director/Creator
SARAH POLLEY
Producer
ANITA LEE
Production company
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
Country of origin
CANADA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
PALACE FILMS P/L
File number
T13/2857
Classification number
259428
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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