Trinity
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Trinity is a feature film. directed by Hetain Patel. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vidya Patel, Raffie Julien, and Sudha Bhuchar
Synopsis
Patel’s new film Trinity, continues his exploration of language and physical communication, centring on the discovery of a martial language that once united humanity. Interspersed with visual references from his life – both his artistic practice and his Indian cultural heritage, the film features two women – a young British Indian woman (played by Vidya Patel) and a young Deaf garage worker (played by Raffie Julien) – engaging in a fight, creating a unique physical language weaving together martial arts and sign language. A coming of age story intermingled with supernatural references, Trinity transforms traditional Indian practices with a recognisably Hollywood approach, employing an epic soundtrack and fight choreography. The film explores the representation of the British Indian experience on screen, emphasising the female voice, intergenerational conflict and the truth that our bodies hold beyond language, foregrounding a strong sense of hope.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tilt Films
- John Hansard Gallery
- New Art Exchange
- Sadler's Wells
- Gulbenkian and Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation
- Hayward Gallery / Southbank Centre
- Arts Council England
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity about?
Patel’s new film Trinity, continues his exploration of language and physical communication, centring on the discovery of a martial language that once united humanity. Interspersed with visual ref...
Who directed Trinity?
Trinity was directed by Hetain Patel.
How long is Trinity?
Trinity has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Trinity released?
Trinity was released on August 3, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trinity?
The main cast of Trinity includes Vidya Patel, Raffie Julien, Sudha Bhuchar, Saju Hari, Iris Chan.