Talk Evening: Jurij Kure – Athlete, Craftsman and Fighter Against Parkinson’s Disease
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to a film screening and discussion titled Jurij Kure – Athlete, Craftsman and Fighter Against Parkinson’s Disease, which will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 18:00 in the Event Atrium.
Jurij Kure was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. As health challenges followed, his life changed significantly. He turned to craftsmanship, creating wooden products, for which he received the Art&Craft Slovenia and Bela Krajina craftsmanship certificates. Since his primary school years, he has also played table tennis, which he describes as “his life, therapy and relaxation”. He has achieved a number of notable sporting successes, including three national titles among players with Parkinson’s disease. He has also competed four times at the PingPongParkinson World Championships, winning a bronze medal in singles (Lignano, 2025) and a silver medal in doubles (Laško, 2024).
A 20-minute documentary film about him, titled Our Jurček, presents his life story. The film by Martin Šterk from Sodevci is not only a tribute to traditional craftsmanship but also a moving story of resilience in the face of illness, creativity and an unwavering will to live.
You are warmly invited to watch the film and join the discussion with Jurij Kure.
The event will be held in Slovenian.
