Trinity (2021)
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.
Cast
- Vidya Patel - Mina
- Raffie Julien - Amy
- Sudha Bhuchar - Samanya
- Saju Hari - Ancestor
- Iris Chan - Ancestor
- Melanie Ingram - Ancestor
- Jaki Wilford - Ancestor
- Nirmal Chohan - Roshan
Screenplay
- Hetain Patel
- In-sook Chappell
- Louise Stern (Story Consultant)
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 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.
- Who directed Trinity?
- Trinity was directed by Hetain Patel.
- Who stars in Trinity?
- Trinity stars Vidya Patel, Raffie Julien, Sudha Bhuchar, Saju Hari, Iris Chan, Melanie Ingram.
- How long is Trinity?
- Trinity has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- Where was Trinity produced?
- Trinity was produced in United Kingdom.