Transplanted to mid-century England, this ingenious reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s beloved play from writer-director Nia DaCosta (2021’s Candyman) infuses its supply materials with recent, feminist energy and power. Starring Tessa Thompson (Passing), Imogen Poots (TIFF ’15’s Inexperienced Room), and Christian Petzold common Nina Hoss, Hedda is an unique work of cinematic invention.
Newly wed and precariously dissatisfied with life, Hedda (Thompson), gun-loving daughter of the late Normal Gabler, has satisfied her husband George (Tom Bateman), a timid however bold scholar, to throw a lavish occasion the couple can not afford. On the teeming visitor checklist is Eileen Lovborg (Hoss), a celebrated writer of a ebook exploring sexuality — and George’s key rival for a coveted tutorial put up. Hedda sees the company as pawns in an elaborate sport she plans to orchestrate with ruthless precision.
Hedda premiered September 7 at Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant, which runs via September 14. Take a look at the TIFF web site for extra obtainable public screenings.