Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis for "Rechnitz (Der Würgeengel)"

Elfriede Jelinek was awarded the Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis on June 7, 2009, for her play Rechnitz (Der Würgeengel). This prestigious honor reflected her significant contribution to contemporary theatre and her ability to interrogate uncomfortable truths surrounding historical atrocities. Rechnitz (Der Würgeengel) critically engages with collective memory and guilt, utilizing powerful dialogues to reflect societal attitudes toward historical events. The award reinforced her status as a leading figure in modern drama.