Recent Praise for Gabriela Tollman's work:
"Accomplished" "Confident" "Stunning"
LA WEEKLY
"Somebody's Mother' tackles a terrible loss and its aftermath with knowing empathy"
LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Structured according to the five stages of grief, “Somebody’s Mother” is an intensely personal drama about loss."
LOS ANGELES TIMES
"SOMEBODY'S MOTHER is a rare, brave film, in which the most painful experiences of motherhood are explored with a rare depth. Shot and edited to emphasize the intimate emotional moments the protagonists face. SOMEBODY'S MOTHER makes for powerful viewing."
CINEQUEST PRESS
“SOMEBODY'S MOTHER will resonate with many people who have experienced similar crises and help others empathize.”
- LOS ANGELES TIMES
"SOMEBODY'S MOTHER is a family drama that explores tragedy and grief with a rare power. The intense, emotionally developed script is matched by strong performances that explore the women’s different experiences of motherhood."
- REVELATION PERTH
"SOMEBODY'S MOTHER gives us texture, grain, grit, This is a film that deals with the challenges of motherhood, of loss, of not belonging, disconnection from others, and themselves. The film's toughness is supported by a haunting beauty, and strong performances of material that seems both utterly real and fantastical at the same time. A wonderful film.”
- CINEQUEST PRESS