Marta Balaga World War I spy drama “Davos 1917” was inspired by real stories, says head writer and creative producer Adrian Illien.
As well as real women. “There were all these Swiss nurses who would go abroad during the war. When you read their diaries, there is a sense of adventure.
They could finally get away. I don’t think these female characters have been portrayed before. Until now.” In the six-part show, unmarried nurse Johanna Gabathuler (“Sisi” star Dominique Devenport) gives birth to her daughter.
When the child is taken away, Johanna finds herself stuck in the resort town of Davos. But soon, the German secret service comes knocking. “Women actually held prominent positions there.
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