NEON has unveiled the official trailer for ‘Clarissa,’ directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri and written by Chuko Esiri. The film presents a modern reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s classic 1925 novel, ‘Mrs. Dalloway,’ shifting the setting to the vibrant streets of contemporary Lagos, Nigeria.
Starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, and Nikki Amuka-Bird, the story follows Clarissa (Okonedo) as she prepares to host an evening gathering at her Lagos home. Over the course of a single night, an unexpected encounter with once-intimate friends sparks a bittersweet reckoning, forcing the group to confront long-buried memories, complex relationships, and lingering aspirations.
Check out the official trailer here.
‘Clarissa’ opens in select New York and Los Angeles theaters on December 11, with a nationwide expansion to follow.
–Dominique Young // @heyyydommm