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Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda': A Genre-Defying Ibsen Adaptation

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Source: The New York Times
Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda': A Genre-Defying Ibsen Adaptation
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Nia DaCosta's sumptuous adaptation of 'Hedda Gabler' relocates the classic to 1950s England, exploring themes of women's freedom and societal constraints through a biracial, bisexual Hedda, with a focus on personal agency and identity. The film has received mixed reviews but is noted for DaCosta's visual and narrative craftsmanship.

Topics:entertainment#arts-and-culture#film-adaptation#hedda-gabler#ibsen#nia-dacosta#womens-freedom
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