Bohdana Smyrnova

Writing

Bohdana Smyrnova

Bohdana Smyrnova is a film writer/director of intimate female driven dramas. With a captive eye for mixed messages, Smyrnova has worked out a meticulous improvisational script development technique that provides actors space to explore and actively engage, which later translates beautifully on-screen in authentic and idiosyncratic portraits. She holds an MFA in film production from NYU (USA) where…

Known For

Green VinylGreen Vinyl · 2004
Green Vinyl
6.42004
MovieDramaHorror
A mother gives her daughter a box full of old, coloured little vinyl records. The daughter may listen to them, but she should never, ever, play the green one.
Irene & MarieIrene & Marie · 2015
Irene & Marie
2015
MovieComedy
Olympia Dukakis and Rose Gregorio play Greek-American women in their 70s who create stories to avoid the realities of growing older.
Les demarches des papiersLes demarches des papiers · 2001
Les demarches des papiers
7.02001
MovieDrama
Seventeen-year-old Alina is in love with an imposing Frenchman. Suddenly, she loses her sense of humor. But not for long.
MarisolMarisol · 2019
Marisol
2019
MovieDrama
A young, undocumented mother gets into a risky situation to make a life for herself and her daughter.
African Booty ScratcherAfrican Booty Scratcher · 2007
African Booty Scratcher
2007
MovieDrama
Prom nears and things seem to be spiraling out of control for the typically composed Isatu. In this coming of age story, West African tradition conflicts with American idealism as Isatu is forced to reassess her idea of the perfect dress.
Outer Space Love StoryOuter Space Love Story · 2019
Outer Space Love Story
2019
MovieDramaScience Fiction
After an unspoken line is crossed, three women are forced to navigate strange passageways and painful secrets.
Alan at NightAlan at Night · 2025
Alan at Night
2025
MovieHorrorComedy
An internet prankster documents the increasingly odd behavior of his new roommate, Alan.
EletrodomésticaEletrodoméstica · 2005
Eletrodoméstica
6.42005
MovieComedyDrama
A middle-class family living in a house filled with superfluous electronic appliances see the arrival of a new item, a 29" TV-set.

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