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Trikal (Past, Present, Future)(1985)
Hindi134 mins
Trikal (Past, Present, Future) (1985) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Trikal (Past, Present, Future) stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:Shyam Benegal
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A wealthy family in 1961 Goa experiences major changes over the years. Their story is told by a family friend looking back on the past.
“A family's legacy, tested by time and change.”
Film Details
5.0Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Original Titleत्रिकाल
Also Known AsPast, Present, Future
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Trikaal' in Hindi, which translates to 'three times' in English.
- It was shot entirely on location in Goa, capturing authentic Portuguese-era architecture and landscapes.
- The film's release coincided with the 25th anniversary of Goa's liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961.
- Shyam Benegal cast several non-professional actors from the local Goan community for supporting roles.
- The soundtrack features traditional Goan music, including the use of the Portuguese guitar and mandolin.
- It was one of the early films to depict the complex social dynamics of the Indo-Portuguese Christian community in Goa.
- The narrative structure, told through flashbacks by a family friend, was considered innovative for mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.