'The Last Day,' which has been in the works at Killer Films and Animal Kingdom Films, loosely adapts Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking novel 'Mrs. Dalloway.' One of Woolf's earlier works, the novel is known for its stream-of-consciousness ...See more'The Last Day,' which has been in the works at Killer Films and Animal Kingdom Films, loosely adapts Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking novel 'Mrs. Dalloway.' One of Woolf's earlier works, the novel is known for its stream-of-consciousness narrative that attempts to capture the flow of a person's mind as opposed to being limited to rational thoughts. The story follows Clarissa, a disillusioned socialite struggling with suppressed depression. She is married and has kids but feels distant from her husband. The narrative, which is set before and during a party she hosts, progresses with her meeting with a former lover and their enduring connection beneath casual conversation. Other characters and events in the novel serve to weigh on and direct Clarissa's stream of consciousness, with the suicide of a World War I veteran suffering from PTSD causing the greatest impact. She admires the veteran's actions as he chose death over going to a psychiatric institution and compromising the integrity of his soul. 'The Last Day' will likely be set in a modern environment and feature a character-focused drama that explores themes similar to Woolf's work. Written by
Sartaj Singh, thecinemaholic.com
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