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Movie poster: Gertrud (1964)
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1964 · 119 min Drama Romance
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1964
Country Denmark
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Carl Theodor Dreyer
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (172 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer

— MovieFinder Editorial

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