www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/24/directoarea-astra-fil

Csilla Kató announced her self-suspension from Astra Film Festival until working conditions improve and a supportive institutional framework is established. This decision follows her collapse on stage during the festival's opening, attributed to exhaustion rather than a heart attack. Kató emphasized the festival's cultural significance and the challenges faced by the organizing team, including inadequate funding and resources. She expressed her commitment to the festival's future but highlighted the need for better conditions to ensure its sustainability. The announcement comes at a crucial time for the festival, signaling the necessity for institutional changes to support its continuity.