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Marius Ivaškevičius (g. 1973) graduated from Vilnius University with a degree in Lithuanian Philology and is a prose riter and dramaturge. Ivaškevičius published his first book, a collection of short stories called “Children for Sale” (“Kam vaikų”), in 1996. He later wrote two novels, several essays, and other prose works. He made his debut as dramaturge in 1998. His play “The Neighbour” (“Kaimynas”) won the National Drama Competition in 2000 and was performed at the Vilnius Youth Theatre. In 2002, he was awarded the prize for best Lithuanian dramaturgical performance in Lithuanian theatres by the Ministry of Culture for his play “Malysh”, which he directed himself for the Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre. His play “Madagascar” (“Madagaskaras”), published in 2004, received the prize for most artistic book in Lithuania in the same year. He also writes screenplays and directs films. —Vilnius International Film Festival