Nurse Edith Cavell

Set during the early years of World War I, with Brussels under German occupation. The pivotal events occur in 1915, including Edith Cavell’s arrest, trial for espionage, and execution, against a backdrop of escape networks and the broader wartime atmosphere.

The story primarily unfolds in German-occupied Brussels, centered on the hospital where Edith Cavell works. It also moves to the secretive spaces behind a hospital boiler room used to hide escapees, and to the St. Gilles Prison where Cavell is held. The narrative culminates with a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, reflecting the war’s enduring human cost.

🎗️ Courage

Edith Cavell’s risk-laden acts of shelter and support for escapees reveal a steadfast moral courage. The plot centers on personal sacrifice in the face of brutal occupation. Her resolve inspires others to act despite the danger.

🕊️ Humanity

The narrative foregrounds compassion amid cruelty, showing hospital workers and civilians extending mercy to prisoners and wounded soldiers. It underscores how everyday kindness persists even when the system seeks to crush it. The hospital setting becomes a sanctuary in a war-torn city.

⚖️ Justice

The courtroom and execution depict the harsh, instrumental use of military justice during war. The charges of espionage reflect political aims shaping legal outcomes. The story weighs mercy against punitive, state-driven measures and the propaganda surrounding them.