Olga Tokarczuk: Nobel Prize banquet speech

“Today it is exactly one hundred-ten years since the first woman won the Nobel Prize in Literature - Selma Lagerlöf. I bow low to her across time, and to all the other women, all the female creators who boldly exceeded the limiting roles society imposed on them, and had the courage to tell their story to the world loud and clear. I can feel them standing behind me.
We really have won the Nobel!”
Watch the banquet speech by Olga Tokarczuk, awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature.

[@at_czarli6637]

I can not express how much I admire Olga Tokarczuk. When I read my first book that she wrote my mind just blown. It seemed to be out of this world to have a chance to look into reality created by such a sensitive individual. Sensitive to the people, to the emotions and to the world around. There is no doubt that Olga Tokarczuk deserve a Nobel Prize. If not for her genius then for the change she makes in peoples minds and hearts. I am honored to say that reading her books had an impact on the way I look on the world.

[@beatabeatka]

What was your first book of Olga Tokarczuk you read? 😉

[@quervik6489]

Which book you've read at first?

[@magdalenatalik3789]

„We really have won the Nobel”. What a humble word - „we”! What a modesty! What a person!

[@Empoart]

Thank you for acknowledging translators, they are always invisible but without them so many people could not read your work ❤️

[@basialaufman6365]

very good speech, even funny sometimes, while the ending made me tear up, CONGRATULATIONS Olga! & thank u for sharing your great work with us all 😊❤️

[@kadz3597]

It's very good that she mentioned the translators and thanked them because as we see she's not great in English, without them many could't have the opportunity to read and hear her message. Congrats Olga

[@justynaherbut2724]

You clearly misunderstand why she thanked the translators. Name at least one writer who translates its books into foreign languages.

[@karolinaadamiec8933]

@@justynaherbut2724 Nabokov :D

[@barbarad4367]

I`m so, so proud that this talented, gifted, intelligent and empathetic woman comes from my country. Beautiful heart, beautiful mind. Thank you Olga :)

[@samueloluwoyo5232]

Such humility!!!

[@casandramorgen8185]

She is amazing❤

[@franciscomelojunior2535]

1:55 She is referring to the Wife, 2018, with Gleen Close. Trailer: ua-cam.com/video/d81IM0loH7o/v-deo.html

[@gosiabaca]

Just soooo proud! 💟🇵🇱

[@nickpolychronidis1867]

Incredibly LOVELY as a personality... TEZ...!!!!!!! Congratulations our Mrs. Olga Tokarczuk from Wroclaw

[@oskarslazyk5672]

This is so sad that there are so many people in Poland who think that this amazing woman acts against the nation.. we have only 5 Nobel Pirize winners in literature in this country, and instead of being happy and glad of that, we are furious..

[@piotrurbanowski5377]

Thank you, Olga for the marvelous moments during your speech after receiving Nobel price. I am so happy that I know the Polish language.

[@alisaalisa2060]

Congratulations to you Olga, one day I will win that prize too, you've inspired me greatly!

[@ramanpreetkaur4978]

Congratulations in abundance

[@eNeRgOo]

I say that rather rarely but in days like these I am proud to be a Pole. We have the best artists and scientists. I am also sad that other Poles try hard to bring Olga Tokarczuk down. You must understand that being kind, sensitive, empathetic person is not something to be ashamed of. She cares about animals, children and people. Yes, she criticizes society of Poland as well, because lots of things that are happening right now in our country are getting out of hand. We even cannot behave nicely towards eachother especially when our world views seem to differ, we rarely smile to people on the streets. Is that a serious reason to hate on her? Really? A woman from Poland gets Noble Prize, have huge, amazing, mesmerizing, patriotic Noble Speech and you as a Pole have a disgust and doubt her craftsmanship and patriotism? You are no human but a simple trash.

[@Businessbayindia]

Books of jacob is a fine writing congratulations mam

[@林葳]

Just wonder, does anyone know who the elegant lady is @3:22?

[@angelikastarzynska6396]

Congratulations!

[@KOJITAHBAWZ]

Great speech just sad that things like this don't get the exposure that they deserve

[@rosiedear7481]

you mean they don't get the exposure they deserve in the USA?

[@AlexandraOlifirowicz]

This is the most proud I’ve ever been to be Polish

[@philubanako572]

Who, in their right mind, would hit the dislike button????

[@cammandusun1262]

Maybe by mistake 😅

[@sowatutu6788]

Unfortunately, in Poland there are some people that don't like mrs Olga, because of politics.

[@hannamagosa2854]

Sowa Tu Tu why unfortunately? If someone politicize someones views, has to be prepared for criticism. We live in societies where different opinions are allowed (at least for now).

[@philubanako572]

@@sowatutu6788 that probably explains it

[@Kasztan_101]

Oh, how I love her!

[@natalianatalia5259]

Bravo Olga!

[@tolabola795]

🌸🌸🌸

[@amelia_n1828]

What a proud! Love her, love u Olga 💖

[@ramanpreetkaur4978]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Salute the soul inside you dearest mam, bless me please

[@wiktoriasekret390]

I never been so proud in my life like now

[@indygo19]

Awesome

[@niebieskiptak4523]

Fantastic!

[@adkus4985]

Olga, now it's time to practice English as you might get a lot of chances like this to speech in front of the crowds going forward. All the best to you, you made us Poles proud, thank you......

[@pannaaleksandra2008]

Calm down brother, she did it better than we would.

[@sowatutu6788]

Exactly, it's pretty stressful to give a speech in front of all those people

[@pannaaleksandra2008]

@@sowatutu6788 Thank you! But this is all about our polish attitude..

[@Rossa8_]

Brawo Olga! I'm proud of you! 🇵🇱

[@ketankapale8358]

Olga you beauty!!

[@CougarPuma]

Brawo pani Olgo!

[@ayushsingh-gf6os]

🤔👏Which book you won novel flights or sorrow beyond dreams. ✍️🤔👍

[@jadwigakaras7515]

Olga is fantastic beyond words, beautiful heart and great humor too.
Love all your books and Love you lots!

[@aishwaryaverma9258]

Lovely

[@olesiamajewska9805]

Bravo!

[@Sandrzatko]

❤️

[@marcelinap7725]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marcinwolczek4314]

Spirit of Poland 🇵🇱

[@kyxjtkiij]

Ogromna duma z Polki.

[@kasia5237]

:)

[@Robert_Fordin]

Another political decision. Shame on you, people. I personally know a few much better writers. Shame on you!

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

It's a prize decided by less than 10 people. They are in turn affected by what they have read before in their life. I don't see why they should be ashamed when it comes to that. With that said, who are the "few much better writers" according to you?

[@lukaszpezarski]

Maybe you just have bad taste?

[@karolinasamborska-zaleska6354]

Who? You are such The ekspert? Did you read Her books?

[@klimac]

and why would it be political?

[@pannaaleksandra2008]

But why?

[@weronikabanaszek2308]

POLSKA DUMA!!!

[@irenakusznir4922]

🧡🧡🧡🌺

[@janpiwowarczyk2858]

This lady is very unwise. The things which she was saying about Polish nations were very unwise. Her literature is very poor to my mind.

[@kobas_24poland]

DUMA !

[@MaciejSebastian]

Gratulacje!!!

[@joannaannamaria6142]

💝Super

[@91101308450]

🖐️

[@matzap9949]

Brawo.

[@jakooob2012]

Jestem dumny ❤️

[@zoetele123]

All of this all of the support all the Nobel prize all do not matter. Is cool is a great achievement but meaningless in the universe.

[@alisaalisa2060]

Congratulations!

[@irakasprzak6530]

❤️