Hudson Film Festival: Hedda

Hudson Film Festival’s Winter Watch: Free Screening

A provocative reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, HEDDA follows enigmatic newlywed Hedda (Tessa Thompson), who is outwardly composed but hiding a simmering discontent that threatens to explode when the brilliant and charismatic Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) reenters her life. Over the course of a raucous party, the high and low of society endure the consequences of this dangerous and unknowable woman yearning for a past love. What ensues is a ruthless game of manipulation, where lust, jealousy, and betrayal collide. Written and directed by Nia DaCosta, HEDDA is a daring exploration of power, desire, and a woman’s refusal to be confined.