Clarissa Film Review: Mrs Dalloway In Lagos
The film 'Clarissa', directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri, is a modern-day Nigerian adaptation of Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs Dalloway'. The story follows a society woman in Lagos preparing for a birthday party while reflecting on her past in the 1990s.
Why it matters
It represents a significant cultural reinterpretation of classic literature, highlighting the global reach and evolving nature of cinematic storytelling.
In the winning Clarissa , Arie and Chuko Esiri move Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’ to modern-day Nigeria for a film of memory, regret, and the ripple effects of colonialism.
Directors: Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri Genre: Drama Run Time: 134′ BFI London Film Festival Screening: October 12, 2026 U.S. & Canada Release Date: December 11, 2026 in select theaters U.K. Release Date: TBA
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