“Me Without You” by Sandra Goldbacher (2001)

Movies directed by women

A year’s favorites review

A young woman has to break away from a lifelong but toxic friendship
Consistent personages and well-handled plot, but the musical choice is at times obnoxious (see The Governess)
As in her first feature, Jewish identity and high education characterize Goldbacher’s female lead.

Cast: Anna Friel, Michelle Williams, Oliver Milburn, Kyle MacLachlan, Trudie Styler, Marianne Denicourt
Directed by Sandra Goldbacher
Written by Laurence Coriat, Sandra Goldbacher
Music by Adrian Johnston, Amy Odell
Cinematography by Denis Crossan
Film Editing by Michael Ellis