Description: (Playwright, first foreign writer to receive the Ernst Toller prize)
Biljana Srbljanović is a highly acclaimed Serbian playwright and university professor known for her impactful contributions to the world of performing arts. With eleven theater plays and a screenplay for a popular television series, her works have been widely staged in approximately 50 countries, showcasing her talent and creativity on a global scale. Srbljanović is also recognized for her role as a part-time lecturer at the University of Arts' Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade. Throughout her career, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Ernst Toller Prize and the Europe Prize Theatrical Realities.