srjehlSRJEHLSRJEHL2788-9521https://doi.org/10.47310/srjel.2023.v03i02.001The Relationship Between Photography, Narrative, and Fiction in Sophie Calle’s True StoriesMengxiLinAs a conceptual art, Sophie Calle's True Stories series challenges conventional boundaries by weaving a tapestry of visual storytelling where photographs are juxtaposed with texts, forming an exhibition-like effect yet acting as both evidence and representations of the seemingly fictional narratives. This essay first introduces the pattern of the dynamic and dialectic relationship “enrich-restrain” between photography, narrative and fiction in True Stories and elaborates on its genre: photobiographical autofiction. Then, with a focus on select narratives from the 2016 edition, this essay explores how Calle employs photography and narration styles like "écriture blanche" and "understatement" to blur the lines between reality and fiction and illustrate her subtle irony and emotions towards her art and life. By dissecting the symbiotic relationship between images and words in True Stories, this essay seeks to uncover the profound implications of Calle's artistic choices, shedding light on the dynamic fusion of photography, narrative and fiction within her captivating body of work.