László Ablonczy

theatre director, critic, writer

Bodroghalász, 14 October 1945

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2014–2017)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2017–)

I realised that theatre is a force that unites communities; it can bring thoughts and feelings to life, both within and beyond borders. And if the creation of responsible people, i.e. artists, can be brought to life, then a mysterious and sovereign relationship might be created between the stage and the audience that can triumph over any dictatorship in those three hours of the evening.

József Attila Award

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

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2011governmental award

Officer’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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