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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.
Tessa Thompson stars in Nia DaCosta's vibrant adaptation of Hedda Gabler, set in 1950s England, featuring a mixed-race Hedda navigating societal expectations, ambition, and manipulation during a single intense day at a lavish estate, with notable alterations to the classic play and a focus on race and gender dynamics.
Nia DaCosta's adaptation of Hedda Gabler transposes the classic play to 1950s England, blending melodrama, gender and racial themes, with Tessa Thompson as Hedda in a decadent setting, exploring complex relationships and societal issues in a stylized, intense narrative.
The article highlights six notable films showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival, including adaptations like Hedda, a documentary about the life of lyricist Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, a crime comedy Roofman, a detective series Wake Up Dead Man, and a tragic farce No Other Choice, emphasizing diverse genres and acclaimed performances.
Tessa Thompson is set to star as Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta's upcoming film "Hedda" for MGM's Orion Pictures and Plan B. The film is a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 stage play and reunites Thompson with DaCosta after their critically acclaimed 2018 film "Little Woods". Thompson will also produce the film through her own Viva Maude label. Hedda Gabler has seen numerous screen adaptations over the years, with Ingrid Bergman and Glenda Jackson among the stars. Thompson has become a hugely in-demand name, with major roles in Marvel's Thor franchise, the Creed movies, and HBO's Westworld.