Gertrud
“AMOR OMNIA, Love is Everything.”
Synopsis
Hopeless romantic Gertrud inhabits a turn-of-the-century milieu of artists and musicians, where she pursues an idealized notion of love that will always elude her. She abandons her distinguished husband and embraces an affair with a young concert pianist, who falls short of her desire for lasting affection. When an old lover returns to her life, fresh disappointments follow, and Gertrud must try to come to terms with reality.
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The Paris Premiere of GertrudOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-12
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Paris
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Hjalmar Söderberg
- Original Score
- Jørgen Jersild
- Original Title
- Gertrud
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Palladium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Hjalmar Söderberg
Jørgen Jersild
Arne Abrahamsen, Henning Bendtsen
Edith Schlüssel
Jørgen Nielsen
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writer
Jørgen Nielsen
Producer
Arne Abrahamsen
Director of Photography
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
Edith Schlüssel
Editor
Berit Nykjær
Costume Design
M.G. Rasmussen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gertrud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gertrud about?
Hopeless romantic Gertrud inhabits a turn-of-the-century milieu of artists and musicians, where she pursues an idealized notion of love that will always elude her. She abandons her distinguished husband and embraces an affair with a young concert pianist, who falls short of her desire for lasting affection. When an old lover returns to her life, fresh disappointments follow, and Gertrud must try to come to terms with reality.
Who directed Gertrud?
Gertrud was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in Gertrud?
The principal cast of Gertrud includes Nina Pens Rode, Bendt Rothe, Ebbe Rode, Baard Owe, Axel Strøbye.
When was Gertrud released and how long is it?
Gertrud was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Gertrud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gertrud was composed by Jørgen Jersild.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gertrud?
Gertrud holds official age classifications: FR: TP.