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Joyland

Joyland

As a patriarchal family yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for a transgender starlet.

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Oscars: Pakistan Reverses Ban on Trans Love Story ‘Joyland’

Oscars: Pakistan Reverses Ban on Trans Love Story ‘Joyland’

Saim Sadiq’s Cannes award-winning drama was briefly banned in Pakistan after social conservatives in the country targeted the film with a social media campaign.

‘It’s not against Islam’: Pakistani trans actor tells of deep sadness over film ban

‘It’s not against Islam’: Pakistani trans actor tells of deep sadness over film ban

Exclusive: Alina Khan, star of award-winning Joyland, speaks out as the movie’s licence for domestic release is revoked, putting its Oscar contention in doubt

Pakistan Bans Oscar Contender ‘Joyland’ for its ‘Repugnant’ Material, Filmmakers to Fight Against ‘Grave Injustice,’ Appeal Decision

Pakistan Bans Oscar Contender ‘Joyland’ for its ‘Repugnant’ Material, Filmmakers to Fight Against ‘Grave Injustice,’ Appeal Decision

UPDATE: Saim Sadiq, the director of “Joyland,” and the team behind the film, are raising their voices against the ban imposed by the Pakistan government. Terming the ban a “grave …