Gilberte de Courgenay (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Gilberte de Courgenay is a drama, war and history film directed by Franz Schnyder, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Gilberte Montavon was a legend in her own lifetime. As a young woman, she was confidante to hundreds of thousands of Swiss-German speaking soldiers during the First World War, and remembered most of their names. She was still a teenager when the war began, and was immortalised by a song written during the war years by the Swiss-German bard and lute player, Hans Inn der Gand.
Who’s in it. Gilberte de Courgenay stars Erwin Kohlund as Peter Hasler, Anne-Marie Blanc as Gilberte Montavon, Heinrich Gretler as Friedrich Odermatt and Ditta Oesch as Tilly Odermatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gilberte de Courgenay has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gilberte de Courgenay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gilberte de Courgenay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gilberte de Courgenay (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gilberte de Courgenay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gilberte de Courgenay worth watching?
- Gilberte de Courgenay holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gilberte de Courgenay?
- Gilberte de Courgenay stars Erwin Kohlund, Anne-Marie Blanc, Heinrich Gretler, Ditta Oesch and Zarli Carigiet.
- When was Gilberte de Courgenay released?
- Gilberte de Courgenay was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.