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Hattrick

Name: Hattrick
Director: Milan Luthria
Released: 2007
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2007

Director

Milan Luthria

Runtime

110 minutes

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Hattrick is a conventional commercial drama that prioritizes traditional storytelling over diverse representation. The film relies on established genre clichés, particularly regarding gender roles and social norms. While the narrative remains anchored in traditional structures, it offers a subtle disruption of ethnic boundaries through an interracial relationship. This adds a minor layer of complexity to an otherwise homogeneous social landscape. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality needed to challenge social hierarchies. It functions as a character study of individualistic pursuits rather than a critique of systemic identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hattrick have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional heterosexual structures, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Hattrick portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around three male protagonists, while female characters mainly serve as emotional support or romantic interests.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hattrick?

Fair

Predominantly South Asian, the film includes an interracial relationship involving an English-African male, adding complexity to the social dynamics.

How does Hattrick represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes individual pursuits of wealth and gambling, avoiding broader institutional critiques and focusing on personal outcomes.

Does Hattrick include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it feature neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of an interracial relationship between an English-African male and a South Asian woman provides a subtle disruption of ethnic homogeneity.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on male-centric perspectives, leaving female characters with limited ability to act and primarily serving as emotional catalysts.
The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, or disabilities, adhering strictly to traditional social norms.
The story focuses on individualistic greed and luck rather than offering a systemic critique of the cultural or economic frameworks it depicts.

Official Synopsis

Despite cricket fever running wild, there are two people in India who dislike its influence over their lives. The first is Dr. Satyajit Chavan, who will not permit anyone in his home nor the hospital to view nor hear anything related to it; and the second is Kashmira, who is recently married to Sarabjeet Singh, and hates cricket as her husband is obsessed with it and has even neglected to be attentive leave alone take her for a honeymoon. Then there is Hemandra Patel, located in England for over 10 years, works as an airport Janitor, but has told everyone he is a Customs Officer, is awaiting word on his becoming a Citizen, but his fate rests with Immigration Officer, Cook, who hates all Patels, including Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Watch how the world cup influences them, and the shock that awaits Hemandra when he finds that his daughter is secretly seeing an English-African male by the name of Silver.

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