Karolina SedlackovaThe End of an Era
Zdena Hadrbolcová, a renowned film and theater actress, passed away this morning at the age of 86 in Prague. She was celebrated for her roles in various television series such as “Létající Čestmír,” “My všichni školou povinní,” “My z konce světa,” and “Ulice.” Her death follows a stroke she suffered last year before the Christmas holidays, which led to her hospitalization.
A Storied Career
Hadrbolcová, a graduate of the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts, initially studied directing before switching to acting. After graduating, she joined the then S. K. Neumann Theatre (now Divadlo pod Palmovkou), where she portrayed numerous characters, including Soňa in Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” and Růženka in Šrámkův’s lyrical drama “Měsíc nad řekou.”
Transition to Prominent Theatres
In the early 1990s, Hadrbolcová moved to the Činoherní klub and shortly thereafter joined the Městská divadla pražská (Prague City Theatres). From 1997, she was a member of the acting ensemble at the Divadlo Na Zábradlí, where audiences could see her in roles such as in Pitínský’s “Mother” and as the landowner Petrinová in the drama “Platonov je darebák!”
A Versatile Actress
Hadrbolcová was also known for her film and television work. She appeared in Kachyňa’s film “Už zase skáču přes kaluže,” played the decisive head of a self-service store in Menzel’s “Slavnosti sněženek,” and portrayed a caring, albeit somewhat disoriented mother in Saša Gedeon’s drama “Návrat idiota.”
Zdena Hadrbolcová’s passing marks the end of an era in Czech film and theater. Her diverse roles and significant contributions to the arts have left an indelible mark on the industry and audiences alike. Her legacy will continue to inspire and entertain future generations.
