Before You

“Before You” is a deeply personal journey born from my own experience with abortion. This film explores the complex emotional landscape of a woman looking back on a pivotal moment in her life, reconciling past choices with her present reality as a mother.

The non-linear structure of the film mirrors the way our minds process trauma and reconstruct memories. By weaving together fragments of the past with the present, we challenge viewers to confront the lasting impact of life-altering decisions. Through a blend of hyper-realistic scenes and surrealist elements, we’ve created a visual language that speaks to the ineffable aspects of loss, healing, and the journey to motherhood.

In an era where women’s bodily autonomy is increasingly under threat, ‘Before You’ stands as both a work of art and an act of resistance. Drawing from my own story, the film refuses to shy away from the complex realities of having an abortion for medical reasons, a topic often overlooked in both public discourse and cinematic representation.

Inspired by the works of Lynne Ramsay and Terrence Malick, I’ve crafted a narrative that is deeply personal yet universally resonant. ‘Before You’ is more than a film about a medical decision; it’s about the weight of memory, the nature of motherhood, and the courage it takes to face an uncertain future.

This was not an easy film to make, as it required revisiting one of the most challenging periods of my life. But it’s a necessary one. In a world that often reduces women to their reproductive capabilities, ‘Before You’ dares to show the full humanity behind these difficult choices and their lasting impact.

It’s my hope that by sharing this story, we can contribute to a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of reproductive rights in America and beyond. ‘Before You’ is an invitation to empathy, a call for nuanced dialogue, and a testament to the resilience of women facing impossible choices.