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Avdotya Smirnova

アヴドーチャ・スミルノワ

Avdotya Smirnova

Aliases: Dunya Smirnova

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1972-04-29 (Moscow, Soviet Union)
Nationality
Russia
Languages
Russian
Residence History
Moscow

Career

Occupations
film director, screenwriter, actress, TV host
Active Years
1990-2024

Education

Moscow State University
Faculty of Journalism / Journalism Department
Year of Graduation: 1994
Country: Russia
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK)
Karen Shakhnazarov's workshop
Country: Russia

Awards

Sochi Open Russian Film Festival
2018
Work: Story of One Appointment
Category: screenplay
Result: winner
Sochi Open Russian Film Festival
2018
Work: Story of One Appointment
Result: People's Choice Award
Sakhalin International Film Festival
2018
Work: Story of One Appointment
Result: Audience Choice Grand Prix
Golden Eagle Award
2018
Work: Story of One Appointment
Category: screenplay
Result: winner
Nika Award
2019
Work: Story of One Appointment
Category: screenplay
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Story of One Appointment

2018 historical drama

In the Tula Oblast's infantry regiment, where the high-ranking officer Lieutenant Grigory Kolokoltsev serves, a heinous crime takes place. Following a thorough investigation, a soldier is identified as the culprit and brought before a drumhead court-martial to face trial and execution. Driven by strong conviction in progressive ideals, Lieutenant Kolokoltsev seeks help from Count Tolstoy. Deeply moved by the plea for justice, Count Tolstoy commits to fight to save the innocent soldier from unfair destiny.

justicewrongful convictionhumanityTolstoy's beliefs

Legacy

Received Best Screenplay awards and audience prizes at multiple festivals for Story of One Appointment, gaining high recognition in Russian cinema.

Trivia

  • Directed and co-wrote a film based on an episode from Leo Tolstoy's life.