Neon Sets Release Date for Esiri Twins’ Lagos-Set ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Reimagining ‘Clarissa’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Neon has given a prime release date to its Cannes breakout drama “Clarissa,” a reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway” set in modern-day Lagos, and is debuting new images from the critically acclaimed movie, Variety can exclusively reveal.

The second feature from twin-brother directing duo Arie and Chuko Esiri, following their debut “Eyimofe (This Is My Desire),” will open in select theaters on Dec. 11.

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