Saim Sadiq
Joyland
7.6The youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family takes a job as a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque, and he quickly becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman who runs the show.
- Director: Saim Sadiq
- Main Cast: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani
- Cinematography: Joe Saade
- Screenplay: Saim Sadiq
Cinema Premiere: November 5, 2022
Reviews
9 reviews of Joyland (2022)
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8.3 / 10
"Joyland" becomes, with its subdued tone, a very beautiful and thought-provoking portrait that puts focus on an important and timely subject.
Swedish: ng.se »
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8 / 10
Gallows humor blends with sadness in the impressive feature film debut "Joyland" by the Pakistani director Saim Sadiq.
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
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8 / 10
The story encapsulates a strong desire to shed light on and question old patriarchal patterns, gender and women's oppression in deeply conservative Pakistan.
Swedish: gp.se »
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8 / 10
Alina Kahn, who portrays the transgender woman Biba in the film, is the first transgender person to have landed a leading role in a major Pakistani film.
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »
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8 / 10
"Joyland" is an impressive debut, and it will be exciting to follow Saim Sadiq's further film career.
Swedish: moviezine.se »
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8 / 10
It is a film that makes us aware of invisible rules in our lives and takes us on a journey into a completely different environment than our own. A powerful and deeply touching film about the struggle for the right to be an individual in a limiting patriarchy. A battle that may take time and can only be achieved through small steps at a time.
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
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8 / 10
"Joyland" is likely to become a favorite on the upcoming Best of the Year lists.
Swedish: svt.se »
Box Office
Joyland has earned a total of 1 150 852 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).
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