Trinity

movie

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 & crew

In-sook Chappell · Melanie Ingram · Raffie Julien · Vidya Patel · Nirmal Chohan · Sudha Bhuchar · Jaki Wilford · Iris Chan · Saju Hari · Hetain Patel

Studios & networks

Arts Council England · Gulbenkian and Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation · Hayward Gallery / Southbank Centre · John Hansard Gallery · New Art Exchange · Sadler's Wells · Tilt Films