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Lszl Marton is a contemporary theatre director. Marton is the artistic director of the Vgsznhz and professor of the University of Theatre, Film and Television in Budapest. Marton is known for directing classics through a new lens and his productions have been seen in more thancities throughout the world.

Marton was born in Budapest, Hungary, to Ilona Keresztes, a graduate of cole htelire de Lausanne and Lszl Marton, Sr., a representative for a Hungarian foreign trade company. He is also related to Golden Globe Award winner Hollywood movie director Andrew Marton. Martons interest in theatre took root early in his life, and he was first introduced to the world of opera by his godfather, Hungarian conductor, Jnos Ferencsik. Marton attended the Secondary School of the Piarist Fathers and graduated from the University of Theatre, Film and Television in Budapest in 1967. In the same year, at the age of twentyfour he staged his first professional play at the Vgsznhz, in Budapest, where he became artistic director in 1987.

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