Film
Hedda (15)
Dir. Nia Dacosta, UK, 2025, 107 mins. Cast. Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, Nina Hoss.
This adaptation of Hedda Gabler is relocated to mid-century England, at a decadent party in a house full of secrets, hidden motives, and former suitors. From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. Hedda finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt – pulling her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal.
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This adaptation of Hedda Gabler is relocated to mid-century England, at a decadent party in a house full of secrets, hidden motives, and former suitors. From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. Hedda finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt – pulling her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk