Sándor Sára 1933 – 2019

Biography

Sándor Sára was born on November 28, 1933, in the small Hungarian town of Tura. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to the art of cinema, working as both a cinematographer and film director. His career spanned decades, during which he contributed to Hungarian film through his technical expertise behind the camera and his creative vision as a director. Sára’s work reflected a deep commitment to his craft and to the cinematic traditions of his native country.

Sándor passed away on September 22, 2019, in Budapest at the age of 85. His death marked the end of a long life spent in service to the film industry. Though the specific details of his later years remain private, his legacy lives on through the films he created and the artistic vision he brought to Hungarian cinema. He is remembered as a dedicated professional whose contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of twentieth-century Hungarian filmmaking.