Clarissa Shines at Cannes: Nigerian Reboot of Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’

At this year’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Nigerian twins Ari and Chuko Esiri unveiled Clarissa, a stream-of-consciousness adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. The Hollywood Reporter praises Sophie Okonedo’s sharp lead turn alongside a standout cast that includes Ayo Edebiri, David Oyelowo and veteran actress Joke Silva. Produced by Per Capita Productions and Invention Studios and running two hours and seven minutes, Clarissa marks a bold translation of Woolf’s classic for modern audiences.

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