From horror to Ibsen's 'Hedda,' filmmaker Nia DaCosta pursues the genres she loves
Summary
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta is exploring various movie genres, from horror to adaptations of classic plays. Her newest project reimagines Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" with changes, including setting the story in 1950s England and featuring a mixed-race Black woman as the main character. Nia DaCosta aims to show diverse stories and avoid being limited to a single genre in her filmmaking career.Key Facts
- Nia DaCosta is a filmmaker known for movies like "Little Woods" and "Candyman."
- Her latest film is an adaptation of the play "Hedda Gabler" set in 1950s England.
- The main character in this adaptation is a queer, mixed-race Black woman.
- The actress Tessa Thompson plays the lead role in the new film "Hedda."
- DaCosta became the first Black woman director to have a film debut at No. 1 at the box office with "Candyman."
- She enjoys working in horror films because they allow for pushing boundaries and exploring big ideas.
- DaCosta uses historical settings to draw parallels to current events in her work.
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