István Dárday

film director
Budapest, 25 March 1940
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
István Dárday’s professional career, his creative work as a film director and organiser of artistic projects, is inseparably intertwined with that of his constant creative partner, Györgyi Szalai. For this reason, their professional portrait will serve as documentation of both their oeuvres, with only minimal additions.
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Parallel Life Paths
2020governmental award

Artist of the Nation

The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.

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2012governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1975governmental award

Balázs Béla Award

The highest state professional award that can be granted by the Minister responsible for culture to filmmakers and television creators.

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1975governmental award

State Award for Youth Excellence

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