Hedda is a new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler

Hedda: Official trailer

The opulent period drama Hedda is set to grace our television screens soon after its cinema release, reports the Manchester Evening News .

Amazon Prime Video will make Hedda available to its subscribers on 29 October, following its US cinema debut on 22 October and UK premiere on 24 October. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

The film is a reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play Hedda Gabler, brought to life by director Nia DaCosta.

Hedda has been modernised and now takes place in the 1950s, with American actress Tessa Thompson taking on the title role.

Hedda's former love interest Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) - a character who was male in the original play - makes an unexpected app

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