Géza Bereményi

writer

Budapest, 25 January 1946

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–)

Short story writer? Lyricist? Screenwriter? Novelist? Playwright? Film director? Who is Géza Bereményi? Which is his true field of expertise – film, theatre, or literature? At first glance, it is difficult to name anyone who, over the past four decades, has pursued such a wide-ranging artistic career in Hungary.

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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2014governmental award

Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2001governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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1989governmental 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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1984governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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