INFIDELITY

Infidelity's pre-title sequence takes us back to the 1840's on a beach in Trinidad, where a jilted Indian indentured labourer grieves for his lost love and has visions of her as he contemplates death. The story then follows their souls reincarnated to modern day where we follow their reunification as husband and wife in their new but troubled life.....

As the BMW glides its way through the meandering roads to the summit of the picturesque San Fernando Hill, the beautiful heroine (Carrie), played by Kavita Maharajh, anxiously awaits to meet her lover (Daniel), played by Joel Joseph. The lovers, unaware of being watched, unite for their clandestine rendezvous. This scene ushers in the thrilling tale of betrayal and murder, ‘Infidelity.’

A Golden Eye Production, produced and directed by Hansley Ajodha, filmmaker, media practitioner and businessman. The cast comprises: Kavita Maharajh, Dinesh Maharaj, Rajendra Bajnathsingh, Errol “Blood” Roberts and Master Leeroy Bruce amongst other supporting actors.

‘Infidelity’ is a film that seeks to portray a myriad of themes on love, betrayal, blackmail, murder, dependency, insecurity and greed. The story revolves around the protagonist, (Tony), played by Dinesh Maharaj, whose wife is having an affair.

This film was chosen to represent Trinidad & Tobago at the 7th Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival, coordinated by the Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) in Brasilia.
Tuesday August 27 to Thursday September 5, 2024

DIRECTOR
Hansley Ajodha

STARS
Dinesh Maharaj – Kavita Maharajh – Rajendra Bajnathsingh – Errol “Blood” Roberts – Master Leeroy Bruce

PSYCHOLOGICAL + ANTHOLOGY + MYSTERY

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED

PG

CAST

Dinesh Maharaj as Tony - One of Trinidad and Tobago’s finest stage and screen actors, having started with Ralph Maraj’s Drama Guild and starred in the hit TV series Westwood Park, the movies Moko Jumbies and Geoffrey’s Calypso and has done extensive work on stage and screen in Jamaica. He’s a businessman in the construction sector. He gives a powerful and memorable performance as our lead.

Errol Blood Roberts as Inspector Croft - Is a giant in the world of stage and screen acting. With an enviable portfolio that includes The
Caribbean TV series “No Boundaries”, “Turn of
the Tide the movie”, “Westwood Park”, several Play of the Month features, and numerous stage appearances for which he won several awards. He’s a former teacher, and when he’s not acting he spends his time attending to his numerous species of flora.
He plays the savvy, cunning and unrelenting Inspector Croft who’s out to get his man.

Kavita Maharajh as Carrie - Is no stranger to Trinidad and Tobago, she’s an in demand personality, a broadcaster, singer, and entertainer, who tried her hand at acting for the first time in “Infidelity” and certainly distinguished herself in a challenging role for any seasoned actress, proving her boundless talent. The camera loves this girl!
She plays a the rich, spoiled wife, who marches to the beat of her own drum and finds herself in the middle of a murder plot.

Rajendra Bajnathsingh as Sergeant Mohammed - A veteran in the world of acting, both stage and screen. “Raj” has played a range of characters on stage, and starred in Westwood Park, and a number of television specials. He’s heavily involved in culture in his community, and was a Senior Operator at Petrotrin and is now a successful businessman, owning several businesses. His affable personality made him a favourite on this “Infidelity’s” set.

Master Leeroy Bruce as Curtis John (The Killer for hire) - A reputed Martial Artist, a mentor and teacher to thousands of young people, Master Bruce as he’s affectionately called, is also, like so many cast members, acting for the first time, and took on a highly physical role as the “killer for hire” and shines through and through, bringing discipline to his approach, for which he is well reputed.

Joel Joseph as Daniel (The lover) - An actor who quickly made a name for himself, starring on stage under his own theatrical production house, appearing in a number of commercials and also directing a number of commercial features. “Infidelity” is Joel’s first appearance in a feature film.

Stephon Furlonge as Constable Brown - A singer of great range, and a consummate performer, he appears for the first time in a film and brings life to one of the film’s most memorable and enigmatic characters.

Sharda Maharaj as Dr Kumar - This multi faceted, multi- talented lady is an actress, singer, musician, composer, dancer, and educator. She’s also a television and radio producer, presenter and writer. She also serves as Secretary – Indian Diaspora Council TT. She’s retired from the teaching service and now teaches privately Physics and Sanskrit.
She plays the Coroner Dr Kumar

David Sammy as Sammy the Boatman - This is the most experienced member of the cast, and considered one of Trinidad and Tobago’s finest character actors. A multiple award winning actor, he took lead roles in some of the most important stage productions in Trinidad and Tobago’s history. He appeared on screen in the TV series and the movie “No Boundaries, The BBC’S “The Hummingbird Tree”, Merchant Ivory’s “Mystic Masseur” and several television productions. He’s a retired Principal, a community activist, and a mentor to many.

Avion Crooks as The Landlady - This cultural icon, actress and storyteller, is a veteran of many successful stage performances, and under her stewardship as Chairman of the Naparima Bowl theatre space, she helped to steer it out of the doldrums of the covid pandemic, and gave it a renewed look which has now brought it back to its former glory.
She plays a disgruntled landlady.

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Reviews

Review of ‘Infidelity‘

By Caren Persad- Khan

Retired Senior Educator/ Award winning Indian Classical Dancer/ Actress

As the BMW 740 LI glides its way through the meandering roads to the summit of the picturesque San Fernando Hill, the beautiful heroine (Carrie), played by Kavita Maharajh, anxiously awaits to meet her lover (Daniel), played by Joel Joseph. The lovers, unaware of being watched, unite for their clandestine rendezvous. This scene ushers in the thrilling tale of betrayal and murder, ‘Infidelity.’

A Golden Eye Production, produced and directed by Hansley Ajodha, filmmaker, media practitioner and businessman. The cast comprises: Kavita Maharaj, Dinesh Maharaj, Rajendra Bajnathsingh, Errol “Blood” Roberts and Master Leroy Bruce amongst other supporting actors.

‘Infidelity’ is a film that seeks to portray a myriad of themes on love, betrayal, blackmail, murder, dependency, insecurity and greed. The story revolves around the protagonist, (Tony), played by Dinesh Maharaj, whose wife is having an affair. Tony is cognisant of this fact and initiates a series of events to murder her. There were exchange of numerous letters between the lovers and all but one being destroyed and ending up in the hands of Tony. A meeting was arranged whereby Tony would meet with Daniel, the lover, and an invitation would be extended to Daniel to join him (Tony) at a Halloween Party.

The plot thickens and one knows that characters are much more than their physical appearances. Tony, before exiting this scene, said to Carrie, “I love you,” and Carrie responded, “I know.” But the crescendo came immediately after with ” I really love you.” Sitting in the audience, this utterance was ominous and I could tell that the audience shared the same sentiments. Tony, even with his handicap, is a very powerful character, shrewd and calculating.

The web of events that was spun which should have produced a murder, failed the first time. But Tony, determined to accomplish his goal was relentless in his mission to annihilate his adulterer, maybe for revenge, greed or both.

Interestingly enough, in the final scene, as Carrie and Tony were about to journey out to sea on a small boat named, “Fidelity,” Carrie reminded Tony that they had done this on their first date. Tony responded, “Hopefully it wouldn’t be your last.” Another ominous response and flash back to the scene at Doc’s Ranch.

In concluding, the movie, “Infidelity” with its various themes, reflected the complexities of the society we inhabit. The world as we know it is not all sunshine and rainbows and amongst us are many unscrupulous individuals with a sense of entitlement who must lie, blackmail and even murder to satisfy their personal greed. Tony’s injury left him unable to provide as a breadwinner and he felt the need to murder his wife and inherit her assets. Carrie wanted a life that cost her, her own life. Daniel paid the price of getting into a relationship with a woman already involved.

This tale was entertaining and intriguing with a comprehensive and plausible story line. It was easy to follow and maintained the interest of the audience. The scenery was absolutely spectacular and familiar to the audience. The musical themes were appropriate and carefully selected to coincide with the role of the characters, the setting and the plot. One can safely endorse that the director’s vision was communicated in the story.

Congratulations to Mr. Hansley Ajodha of Golden Eye Productions for a job well done. We look forward to many more of his marvelous productions in the near future.

Carrie’s character on the on the other hand is unpretentious and very much absorbed in her new relationship without a clue of the tragedy that would befall her.

When we watch a movie, we usually focus our attention on the characters and the plot. But attention must be paid to the director’s credit on a very important element, the setting. Congratulations to Hansley Ajodha and Golden Eye Production as they showcased some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and songs of Trinidad and Tobago. For example, the steelpan and song featured at Doc’s Ranch, the wharf in San Fernando, zip lining at Harry’s Water Park, Magdelena Grand and the Chancellor Hotel just to name a few. The aim of the director was to establish a situation or mood in order to assist the audience to understand the actions and emotional lives of the characters in the story which was brilliantly done.