Clarissa

Based On the book by Virginia Woolf

Clarissa is a 2026 drama film directed and produced by Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri. The film is a modern-day reimagining of the 1925 novel Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, set in contemporary Lagos, Nigeria. It stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ayo Edebiri. The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, where it was nominated for the Queer Palm.

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Director:

Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri

Cast:

Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri, Toheeb Jimoh

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English