Biography

"Eszter Tompa is an internationally acclaimed Romanian/Hungarian/German actress, starring as the lead in Kontinental '25(2025), directed by Radu Jude, which premiered in official competition at the Berlinale and was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay. With a career spanning film, television, and theatre across multiple countries and languages, she has established herself as a dynamic and versatile performer in European cinema.

Born in Târgu Mures, Romania, into a family of actors and directors, Eszter's artistic journey began at 18 when director Szabolcs Hajdu invited her to work with him in Hungary. She made her screen debut in My One and Onlies (2006) by Gyula Nemes, setting the stage for an impressive filmography that includes The Duke of Burgundy (2014), La banda Picasso (2012), and recent works such as Without Air(2023), Each Of Us(2025), and Radu Jude's Dracula (2025).

Eszter trained in Germany under renowned Romanian director David Esrig and co-founded the Munich-based theatre collective Institut für Glücksfindung in 2010. Fluent in seven languages, she has worked extensively in Romania, Hungary, Germany, and Spain, where she has become a recognized figure in the film and television industry. Her presence in the European audiovisual landscape reflects her commitment to diverse, complex roles and international collaborations.

With Kontinental '25, Eszter is consolidating her status as a leading actress in European cinema."

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- IMDb mini biography by: Luci Lenox (The Actors Home)