‘Clarissa’ Trailer: Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri, and More Lead a Modern ‘Mrs Dalloway’ Set in Nigeria

Neon will release Clarissa on December 11, a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Directed by brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri, the film was shot on 35mm film in Nigeria. The story follows a high-society woman preparing to host an event. This Cannes favorite features a starry cast including Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri, David Oyelowo, and India Amarteifio. The production marks the second feature film for the Esiri brothers, bringing a contemporary perspective to the classic narrative.