Film Professions Up Close: Hana Dvorská, Stunt Performer

Hana
Dvorská

Hana Dvorská is a stuntwoman, trainer, and parachutist, and one of the most prominent figures in both Czech and international stunt work. Since the late 1970s, she has been involved in filming both domestic and international productions, doubling for numerous acting stars and performing in action scenes in major films such as Van Helsing, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Throughout her extensive career, she has worked on dozens of projects across various genres and has taken part in international productions alongside world-renowned film stars. For her exceptional professional and personal dedication, she received the Věra Čáslavská Award. Despite serious health complications, she remains active and continues to inspire future generations with her determination, courage, and unwavering drive to push beyond her own limits.

How is a film created from the perspective of those who are not seen on screen, yet without whom no film could exist? This session will shed light on the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking and reveal the work of professions that often remain hidden from audiences. The program offers a rare opportunity to look “beneath the surface” of film production and experience cinema from a completely different perspective—through the eyes of those who help bring it to life.