Trishna (2011)
A luminous yet devastating portrait of desire and exploitation, Michael Winterbottom's Trishna transplants Thomas Hardy's tragic heroine to the vivid landscapes of modern India.
Trishna - Movie Information
- Original Title: Trishna
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Michael Winterbottom
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Hindi
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 8, 2011 (Canada), July 12, 2012 (United States - R), March 8, 2012 (United Kingdom - U), July 25, 2013 (Germany - 16), September 9, 2011 (India - U)
- Production Companies: Head Gear Films, Revolution Films, Film i Väst, UK Film Council, Anurag Kashyap Films, BOB Film Sweden AB
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Trishna - Plot
When her father is killed in a road accident, Trishna's family expect her to provide for them. The rich son of an entrepreneur starts to restlessly pursue her affections, but are his intentions as pure as they seem?
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Trishna - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Michael Winterbottom
Main Cast
- Freida Pinto
- Riz Ahmed
- Mita Vashisht
- Harish Khanna
- Roshan Seth
- Leela Madhauram
- Chanchal Sharma
- Shweta Tripathi Sharma
- Pratiksha Singh
- Neet Mohan
Writers
- Michael Winterbottom
Producers
- Sunil Bohra
- Michael Winterbottom
- Melissa Parmenter
- Anurag Kashyap
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Is Trishna based on a true story or a book?
Trishna is not based on a true story. It is a modern adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic 1891 novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles, transposed from Victorian England to contemporary Rajasthan and Mumbai, India. Director Michael Winterbottom also wrote the screenplay.
Who are the main actors in Trishna?
Trishna stars Freida Pinto in the title role and Riz Ahmed as Jay, the wealthy entrepreneur's son who pursues her. The supporting cast includes Mita Vashisht, Harish Khanna, Roshan Seth, Leela Madhauram, Chanchal Sharma, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Pratiksha Singh, and Neet Mohan.
What is Trishna about?
Trishna follows a young Indian woman whose life is upended when her father dies in a road accident, leaving her family financially desperate. She becomes entangled with Jay, the privileged son of a hotel magnate, in a relationship that grows increasingly dark and exploitative, exploring themes of class, desire, and power.
What is the age rating for Trishna?
Trishna is rated R in the United States, indicating it contains material suitable for adult audiences only. The film includes mature themes such as sexual abuse, exploitation, and violence. In the United Kingdom it was rated U, and in Germany it received a 16 certificate.
Does Trishna have a tragic ending?
Yes, Trishna ends tragically. Faithful to its source material — Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles — the film culminates in devastating consequences for its protagonist. The ending underscores the film's central themes of female vulnerability, class inequality, and the destructive nature of unchecked power and desire.
Who directed Trishna and who wrote the screenplay?
Trishna was both directed and written by British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom, known for his versatile and socially engaged filmmaking. The film was produced by Sunil Bohra, Winterbottom, Melissa Parmenter, and Anurag Kashyap, with Anurag Kashyap Films among the production companies involved.
What is the runtime and release date of Trishna?
Trishna runs for 1 hour and 57 minutes. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2011, followed by a UK release on March 8, 2012, and a US theatrical release on July 12, 2012, where it was rated R.
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