Repressed homosexuality, suffocating patriarchy, established transgender people: the film joyland sweeps away the clichés about Pakistani society. Entered the history of the 7ᵉ art to be the first Pakistani feature film in selection at the Cannes festival, it braved the censorship of its country before being able to be released in theaters there. Director Saim Sadiq subtly exposes the contradictions of a country where ” some things are allowed indoors, but not allowed on the street “.
► joyland hits theaters this Wednesday, December 28. Rewarded at Cannes, notably by the Jury Prize in the “Un certain regard” section, it remains in the running for the Oscar for best foreign film.