Carve Her Name with Pride

Set during the Second World War, the film follows Szabo’s recruitment by the SOE and clandestine operations in occupied France. It tracks missions in Rouen and Paris, torture and imprisonment of agents, and the eventual end of the war and its memory. The timeline spans pre-war Britain through active combat fronts to post-war remembrance.

The story starts in London during the early years of World War II, then moves into Nazi-occupied France with missions in Rouen and Paris. The Resistance network operates across the Limoges region, where agents face danger and betrayal. The post-war segment includes Buckingham Palace as a setting for recognition and reunion, with references to the broader fronts of the war in North Africa and Germany.

🕵️‍♀️ Espionage

The narrative centers on covert operations carried out by the SOE, highlighting how language skills, discretion, and nerve enable dangerous missions behind enemy lines. Szabo and her peers navigate secrecy, deception, and life-or-death choices under constant threat. The film portrays intelligence work as pivotal to the war effort, fraught with personal risk.

🕯️ Sacrifice

Agents bear extraordinary personal costs, facing torture, capture, and death for the broader cause. Szabo’s fiancé, family, and future are collateral in a conflict where individual lives are subsumed by national duty. The story culminates in a tragic sacrifice that underscores the cost of freedom.

🤝 Resistance

Collaboration among Allied and French resistance units is portrayed through trust, risk, and solidarity. Female agents form strong bonds with male colleagues and fellow operatives, sharing dangers and supporting one another in captivity. The theme emphasizes collective courage and resilience in the face of oppression.