Eshana's Trial
Intense, haunting, dramatic
Logline
"A young woman, crippled by a hate-driven attack, must confront the living embodiment of her fear when the cult-like followers of a volatile media personality target her fiancé for murder."
Synopsis
Eshana Patel is trapped in a nightmare she cannot escape. Four months after a violent attack left her paraplegic, she struggles to rebuild her life while reliving the trauma.
The media firebrand who incited the violence still dominates the airwaves, and Eshana suffers vivid premonitions of her fiancé Latif's murder. A monstrous figure born from her terror stalks her nights.
She must act quickly — hesitation means Latif will die.
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Nigerian-born Director
Director's Statement
Inspired by the 1964 animated short The Hangman, this film explores what happens when ordinary people choose silence over justice — and the devastating cost of that silence.
The themes of authoritarianism, moral responsibility, and resilience feel more urgent than ever. My aim was to create a more hopeful counter-narrative — one that insists on the possibility of courage even in the darkest circumstances.
Eshana herself was inspired by real women I have known — women defined by their courage and kindness in the face of extraordinary adversity. Casting a disabled actress for the lead role remains a priority for the planned feature-length adaptation, and we are actively exploring that path.
— Idowu Okeniyi
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Get ready for Eshana's Trial, a psychological thriller blending suspense, social commentary, and emotional depth.