Péter Dobai

writer, poet, screenwriter
Budapest, 12 August 1944 – Budapest, 3 October 2025
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
If I had to capture Péter Dobai and the character of his art in a photograph, I would choose one from his secondary grammar school years. The photo, taken during a time trial
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Parallel Life Paths
2014governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2014governmental 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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2004governmental award

Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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2000governmental award

Laurel Wreath Award of the Republic of Hungary

Hungarian state award for outstanding literary achievements.

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1990governmental 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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1976governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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