- “The Hummingbird Tree” (1992) – Directed by Joanna Hogg, this coming-of-age film is based on the novel by Ian McDonald. Set in 1940s Trinidad, it tells the story of Alan, a young boy who befriends a young girl named Lovee and develops a crush on her.
- “Bim” (1974) – Directed by Hugh A. Robertson, “Bim” centres around the life of a 10-year-old orphaned boy living in rural Trinidad. The film explores themes of innocence, friendship, and the challenges of growing up in a rural community.
- “The Mystic Masseur” (2001) – Directed by Ismail Merchant, this adaptation of V.S. Naipaul’s novel is set in Trinidad during the 1940s. It follows the journey of Ganesh Ramsumair, a struggling writer who becomes a spiritual healer and gains fame in his community.
- “A Winter Tale” (2007) – Directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, this film was shot entirely in Trinidad and Tobago. It explores the themes of racial tension and forgiveness as it follows the lives of various characters who are brought together by a tragic event.
- “Pan! Our Music Odyssey” (2014) – Directed by Jérôme Guiot and Thierry Teston, this musical film delves into the history and cultural significance of the steelpan in Trinidad and Tobago. It showcases the evolution of this musical instrument and its influence on the local music scene.
- “A House for Mr. Biswas” by V.S. Naipaul: This classic novel tells the story of Mohun Biswas, a man of East Indian descent who struggles to find his place in Trinidad society.
- “The Mystic Masseur” by V.S. Naipaul: Another notable work by Naipaul, this novel explores the life of Ganesh Ramsumair, an aspiring writer who becomes a mystic and achieves unexpected success.
- “The White Woman on the Green Bicycle” by Monique Roffey: Set against the backdrop of Trinidad’s turbulent history, this novel follows a couple, George and Sabine Harwood, as they navigate the complexities of colonialism and their own strained relationship.
- “Miguel Street” by V.S. Naipaul: Considered a Caribbean classic, this collection of interconnected stories portrays the lives of individuals living on a street in Port of Spain, Trinidad’s capital.
- “Golden Child” by Claire Adam: This recent debut novel explores the lives of a Trinidadian family living in the rural village of Diego Martin, focusing on the relationship between two brothers and the difficult choices they face.
WANDERLIST: Trinidad & Tobago in books and on film
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