HEDDA
HEDDA, directed by Nia DaCosta (CANDYMAN, the upcoming 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE), is a bold, visually striking reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, transplanted to the rigid elegance of mid-century England. At its center is a magnetic and commanding performance by Tessa Thompson (PASSING, CREED) as Hedda, a brilliant and restless woman trapped within the suffocating expectations of society, marriage, and class. DaCosta infuses the timeless tale with a fresh, feminist perspective—transforming Hedda’s psychological unraveling into a sharp, stylish game of control, desire, and rebellion.
With lush period design and an undercurrent of modern tension, HEDDA explores the cost of autonomy in a world that fears powerful women. Balancing theatrical roots with cinematic flair, DaCosta reclaims Ibsen’s iconic anti-heroine as a complex, contemporary figure whose defiance still resonates. The result is a provocative and haunting portrait of a woman who refuses to conform—no matter the consequences.
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