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Nia DaCosta’s Hedda Premieres at TIFF to Mixed Reviews as Amazon Sets October Theatrical and Prime Video Release

DaCosta reframes Ibsen’s play through a 1950s England setting with a queer, gender‑flipped triangle.

Overview

  • Early reviews highlight Tessa Thompson’s lead turn and Nina Hoss’s standout entrance, with several critics also praising the film’s lush production and costume design.
  • Critics express reservations about tonal clarity and narrative choices, citing issues with editing, framing, and an overbearing score by Hildur Guðnadóttir.
  • Amazon MGM schedules a limited theatrical rollout for October 22, 2025, followed by a global Prime Video debut on October 29, 2025.
  • The adaptation transposes Hedda Gabler to mid‑century England and recasts Lovborg as Eileen, recentering the story around three women and Hedda’s concealed desires.
  • Key collaborators include cinematographer Sean Bobbitt, production designer Cara Brower, and costume designer Lindsay Pugh, whose work many reviewers singled out for acclaim.