‘Clarissa’ Review: Sophie Okonedo Is Outstanding In Riveting Reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’
The film 'Clarissa' is a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway,' set in Nigeria and directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri. Sophie Okonedo delivers a powerful performance as the older Clarissa, navigating her complex emotions and past. The film explores the lives of various characters, intertwining their stories with a visually striking narrative that highlights themes of colonialism and personal struggle.
- ▪'Clarissa' is directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri and is their second film after 'Eyimofe (This Is My Desire).
- ▪The film features a split timeline, showcasing the lives of troubled characters in both the past and present.
- ▪Sophie Okonedo plays the older version of Clarissa, revealing her internal struggles and the disconnect from her younger self.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Clarissa’ Review: Sophie Okonedo Is Outstanding In Riveting Reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’ Cannes 2026: The film, which also stars Ayo Edebiri, David Oyelowo, and many more, breathes new life into an old story Chase Hutchinson May 16, 2026 @ 7:38 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Clarissa" (Neon) “Clarissa,” the stellar second film from the directing duo of Arie and Chuko Esiri after they previously made their mark with “Eyimofe (This Is My Desire),” is a work that’s both old and new. It’s both with its split timeline, which jumps back and forth between decades to bring a collection of troubled characters into focus as time begins to slip away for all of them.
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