About the daughter of the couple who ran the Hôtel de la Gare de Courgenay, in the Canton of Jura. In 1915, the composer Hanns In der Gand was staying in the region and in 1917 he composed La Petite Gilberte, immortalizing the young girl's empathy with the soldiers.—Ulf Kjell Gür
It is a Swiss film from 1941 set during World War I. The story revolves around Gilberte de Courgenay, a young woman who works at an inn in a Swiss village. When the war breaks out, soldiers arrive in the village, and Gilberte finds herself amidst the events. She becomes a beacon of hope and a symbol for the soldiers heading off to war. Despite the hardships of war and personal challenges, Gilberte remains strong and hopeful. The film portrays the impact of war on the lives of people in a small Swiss village and tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and human resilience.—M. Jeker