Gertrud
1964, Danish. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
AMOR OMNIA, Love is Everything.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Gertrud is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Carl Theodor DreyerDirector
- Nina Pens RodeGertrud Kanning
- Bendt RotheGustav Kanning
- Ebbe RodeGabriel Lidman
- Baard OweErland Jansson
- Axel StrøbyeAxel Nygren
- Karl Gustav AhlefeldtGertrud's concerned table neighbor
- Vera GebuhrCast
- Lars KnutzonCast
- Anna MalbergKanning's mother
- Edouard MielcheCast
- William KnoblauchCast
- Valsø HolmCast
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1964
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
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What Gertrud is based on
Gertrud is based on Gertrud, a 1906 play or musical.
Play or musical · 1906
Gertrud
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Gertrud: quick answers
Is Gertrud worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gertrud?
Gertrud runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Gertrud have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gertrud. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gertrud parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Gertrud yet.
Which OTT platform is Gertrud on?
Gertrud is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gertrud?
If you liked Gertrud, try The Best of Me, Endless Love, Purple Hearts.
Who directed Gertrud?
Gertrud (1964) was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Nina Pens Rode, Bendt Rothe, Ebbe Rode.
What is Gertrud based on?
Gertrud is based on Gertrud, a 1906 play or musical.