My Year Without Sex

Australia North American Premiere A tender story from Australia highlights the realistic ups and downs of a family in the year following a parent’s emergency medical procedure.

Larry Richman: With an obviously titillating and suggestive title, The North American Premiere of My Year Without Sex packed the house at the Varsity. Writer/director Sarah Watt has hit the jackpot with yet another sweet little Australian dramedy. After a brain aneurysm, Natalie (Sacha Horler) is advised by her doctor to avoid certain risky behaviors. Mayhem ensues. The script is sexy without being too bawdy, but I'd recommend it for ages 14+ and there are some Aussie references that may get past viewers. I loved the cute soundtrack and clever structure, with title cards presenting each month of the year as a separate segment with its own sexually suggestive title (Foreplay, Going Down...). But strong performances make this film worth seeing.