Gaby: A True Story
Gaby: A True Story is a 1987 American-Mexican drama biographical film directed by Luis Mandoki, and starring Rachel Chagall (who, at the time, was billed under her real name, Rachel Levin), Norma Aleandro, Liv Ullmann, and Robert Loggia. It was written by Michael Love and Martín Salinas. It chronicles the lives of Gabriela Brimmer, a Mexican writer and disability rights activist, and her caretaker, Florencia Sánchez Morales.
| Gaby: A True Story | |
|---|---|
 Film video cover | |
| Directed by | Luis Mandoki |
| Produced by | Pinchas Perry |
| Written by | Martin Salinas Michael James Love |
| Starring | Liv Ullmann Norma Aleandro Robert Loggia Lawrence Monoson Rachel Levin |
| Narrated by | Norma Aleandro |
| Music by | Maurice Jarre |
| Cinematography | Lajos Koltai |
| Edited by | Garth Craven |
Production company | G. Brimmer Productions |
| Distributed by | Tri-Star Pictures |
Release date | October 30, 1987 |
Running time | 110 min. |
| Country | United States Mexico |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $ 5,000,000 (Estimated) |
| Box office | $ 125,400 |
Synopsis
The story chronicles the life of Gaby Brimmer, the child of Austrian refugees living in Mexico, who is born with cerebral palsy. Though most of her body is completely paralyzed, her mind and left foot are unaffected, and she is able to become a college graduate and an acclaimed author.
Cast
- Rachel Levin as Gabriela Brimmer
- Norma Aleandro as Florencia Sánchez Morales
- Liv Ullmann as Sari Brimmer, Gaby's mother
- Robert Loggia as Michel Brimmer, Gaby's father
- Susana Alexander as Dr. Betty Modley, Sari's sister and Gaby's aunt
- Lawrence Monoson as Fernando
- Robert Beltran as Luis
- Beatriz Sheridan as Fernando's mother
- Tony Goldwyn as David
Reception
The New York Times said the film was blunt and unsentimental. It praised Aleandro very highly.[1]
Awards and nominations
Nominated
Casting Society of America
- Best Casting – Motion Picture Drama
Golden Globe Awards
- Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Chagall)
- Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Aleandro)