Sándor Kardos, acclaimed Hungarian cinematographer, dies at 83

Sándor Kardos, a prominent Hungarian cinematographer, director, and photographer, has passed away at the age of 83. A recipient of the Kossuth Prize and a member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, Kardos was a highly respected figure in the national film industry.

Throughout his career, he worked for MAFILM and Hungarian Television, filming more than 30 feature films and over 100 television films. Notable works include ‘A kis Valentinó’, ‘Álombrigád’, ‘Eldorádó’, and ‘Egészséges erotika’. He frequently collaborated with renowned directors such as András Jeles and Péter Tímár.

Beyond cinema, Kardos was a significant figure in photography and was closely associated with the Hórusz Archive, the largest private photo archive in Hungary. He held numerous international exhibitions in cities including Rotterdam, Vienna, and Amsterdam, and received various accolades, including the FIPRESCI Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.