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Zoë Bell: From Xena Double to Indie Film Icon
13 Aug
Summary
- Zoë Bell honored at Oldenburg Film Festival for life's work.
- Bell gained fame as stunt double for Xena and in Tarantino films.
- Stunt work will receive official Academy Award recognition in 2027.
The Oldenburg Film Festival, a leading German indie film event, is set to honor actress and stunt legend Zoë Bell with a tribute to her career. Bell, who began her career in New Zealand as a stunt double for "Xena: Warrior Princess," gained significant Hollywood attention for her work on Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" films.
Tarantino later cast Bell in her first leading acting role in "Death Proof," and she became a frequent collaborator, appearing in "Django Unchained," "The Hateful Eight," and "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood." Bell has also continued her work as a stuntwoman on major productions and as an actress in films like "Whip It" and "Malignant."
The festival will screen a selection of Bell's films, including "Death Proof" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," alongside the documentary "Double Dare." This honor arrives as stunt work prepares for official recognition at the 100th Academy Awards in 2027 with a new competitive category for Achievement in Stunt Design.
Bell, a four-time Taurus World Stunt Award winner, will attend the festival, which runs from September 16-20. Her career transformation of stunt work into an artistic performance has cemented her status as a star in modern genre cinema.
