Kata Gyürke

Film Critic, Hungary

A distinguished figure in Hungarian cultural journalism, she has made significant contributions as an editor, reporter, and presenter across television and radio. Currently, she brings her editorial expertise to cultural programs at Klubrádió, Hungary’s prominent independent radio station. Her work has appeared extensively in both print and online media, with notable publications in Filmvilág, Fidelio, and magyar.film.hu. An active presence in the film festival circuit, she is a regular attendee of major Hungarian and international festivals, including the Szeged Cinematographers’ Gathering, the Zsigmond Vilmos Film Festival, CineFest Miskolc, BIFF Budapest International Film Festival, BKFM Budapest Classical Film Marathon, Camerimage, Tbilisi International Film Festival as well as the Berlinale and the BFI London Film Festival. As a member of the executive board of the National Association of Hungarian Journalists (MÚOSZ) and the leadership of its Film and Television Critics Section, she plays a key role in the organization’s activities, including the adjudication of Hungarian film critics’ awards. Her expertise is further recognized through her involvement with the international FIPRESCI organization, where she participates in juries that honour cinematic excellence worldwide.