Screening in the Gut Eibenhof culture barn

In his feature film debut, Pakistani director Saim Sadiq tells a very touching queer love story in a Pakistani world deeply rooted in patriarchal and traditional values. In JOYLAND, we immerse ourselves in the life of dreamy Haider, an outsider in his family. Haider, who does not see himself in the role he has been assigned, lives a life financed by his wife Mumtaz, a happy and successful beautician. Haider's life takes a dramatic turn when he is offered a job in a dance establishment. He enters the glittering world of show business and becomes a backing dancer for the transsexual singer Biba, who fascinates him. JOYLAND is a colorful and sensitive portrait of a love story that unfolds amidst the restrictions and tacit barriers of an extended family in Pakistan. With a keen sense of nuance, the film spins a tale that is both moving and invites reflection.

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year and was nominated by Pakistan for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards.

08:30 PM – 10:50 PM

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FSK 12 (Temporarily restricted release according to the Youth Protection Act)