Wajdi Mouawad

Writing

Born: 1968-10-16
From: Deir al-Qamar, Lebanon
Gender: Male
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Also Known As

وجدي معوض

Biography

Wajdi Mouawad, OC, is a Lebanese-Canadian writer, actor, and director. He is known in Canadian and French theatre for politically engaged works such as the acclaimed play Incendies (2003). His works often revolve around family trauma, war, and the betrayal of youth. Since April 2016, Mouawad has been the director of the Théâtre national de la Colline in Paris.

Awards & Nominations8 won · 0 nominated

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European Dramatist Award

2021
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Grand prix de littérature dramatique

2019
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Knight of the National Order of Quebec

2010
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honorary doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

2009
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Grand prix du théâtre

2009
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Governor General's Literary Awards

2000
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Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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Officer of the Order of Canada