Nia DaCosta’s 'Hedda' is a bold and visually stunning reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famous play 'Hedda Gabler'. Set in the 1950s instead of the 19th century, the film tells the story of a woman trapped by social expectations, wealth, and her own restless ambition. With Tessa Thompson in the lead, this version of Hedda feels fresh, powerful, and deeply emotional.

The story begins after a grand party hosted by Hedda and her husband George Tesman (Tom Bateman). George, a struggling professor, hopes to impress a university official and secure a good job. But Hedda’s reasons for throwing the party are far more complex. She is beautiful, intelligent, and deeply unhappy, someone who wants control over her life but can’t find a way to truly live it. Tessa Thompson plays her with grace and quiet i

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