Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary body of work that explores the tension between hope and despair. Born in Gyula to a Jewish family, Krasznahorkai's writing is celebrated for its haunting prose and philosophical depth, often delving into themes of moral and existential collapse. His debut novel, Sátántangó, became a landmark of Hungarian literature and was later adapted into a renowned film. Throughout his career, Krasznahorkai has examined the endurance of art and the human spirit amid devastation, earning him international acclaim and numerous adaptations of his works.