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stunt
A dangerous or spectacular action in a film or show, often performed by a specially trained person (stuntman/stuntwoman) instead of the actor.
Für die Verfolgungsjagd im neuen Actionfilm wurde ein aufwendiger Stunt mit mehreren Autos gedreht.
For the chase scene in the new action film, an elaborate stunt with several cars was filmed.
stunt
In a figurative sense, a risky, attention-grabbing, or surprising action intended to attract attention.
Seine Kündigung während der Präsentation war ein echter Stunt, um gegen die Firmenpolitik zu protestieren.
His resignation during the presentation was a real stunt to protest against company policy.
'Stunt' is a loanword from English and is used in German with the same meaning. The pronunciation is also based on English.
Der Stunt am Ende des Films war atemberaubend.
The stunt at the end of the film was breathtaking.
In connection with films, 'Stunt' (stunt) is often combined with the verbs 'machen' (to do), 'durchführen' (to carry out), or 'drehen' (to film). The people who perform these actions are called 'Stuntman' (stuntman) or 'Stuntfrau' (stuntwoman).
Für diese Szene musste ein professioneller Stuntman einen komplizierten Stunt durchführen.
For this scene, a professional stuntman had to perform a complicated stunt.
In a figurative sense, 'Stunt' (stunt) describes an action whose main purpose is to attract attention. The combination 'PR-Stunt' (PR stunt) is especially common in marketing or politics.
Die Ankündigung des Politikers war nur ein billiger PR-Stunt.
The politician's announcement was just a cheap PR stunt.
trick
In a spectacular film scene, both words can refer to a special action. A Trick emphasizes the technical deception or visual effect, while a Stunt emphasizes the dangerous physical execution. Use “Trick” for the effect that is created and “Stunt” for the risky action itself.
Der Stunt zeigte, wie der Fahrer mit dem Auto über das Haus sprang.
The stunt showed the driver jumping over the house in the car.
Der Filmtrick ließ es so aussehen, als würde das Auto über das Haus fliegen.
The special effect made it look as though the car were flying over the house.
