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Nov 13 5 tweets 1 min read
2 years ago, when I left Pakistan, Zindagi Tamasha was banned under similar labels of "indecency and immorality".

2 years later, Joyland is being censored with the same tactics.

It's heartbreaking to see that things haven't changed a bit, probably just gotten worse.
As a filmmaker, I feel absolutely gutted. I hope to witness a day when art and culture are celebrated in Pakistan. When filmmakers don't have to hide themselves and their work. When we can accept and enjoy the diversity of this country and its stories.
Every time when someone asks me if I'll be moving back to make films about Pakistan, my heart sinks a little. The tragedy of not being able to not only express yourself but also represent yourself really pulls you down.
Pakistan is so much more than the terrorism, the violence, the extremism that has become our global image. Let us showcase our stories, our identities, our realities. For once, let us decide how the world sees us.
Stop censoring our voices and #ReleaseJoyland!

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Nov 13
A thread of Pakistani films banned in Pakistan:
1. Jago Hua Savera (1959) - a drama film directed by A. J. Kardar based on the struggles of a poor fishing village in former East Pakistan. Just days before the premier, the government of Pakistan halted the release. It was a joint production of East and West Pakistan. Image
2. Jibon Theke Neya (1970)- a Bengali-language Pakistani political satire directed by Zahir Raihan. The government had repeatedly tried to stop the film and threatened the film's director and actor Razzak. The director also received death threats for this film. Image
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On Sep 9, 2020 a woman, travelling on motorway, was robbed and raped in front of her two kids in Pakistan. It shook the whole nation. Protests were arranged and officials jumped in front of the cameras to make promises. Not again, they said.
A few days before, on Sep 1, 2020 a 14-year-old boy went missing in Faisalabad. His body was found in the fields near Faisalabad’s Liaquatabad Road. He was raped and murdered by the neighbour.
On Sep 2, 2020, A 14-year-old boy was shot in Muzaffargarh’s Bet Mir Hazar Khan for resisting a rape attempt by three men.
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When they teach us about partition in schools, they tell us tales of brave men who fought for the land, who migrated and started anew. We learn speeches of our leaders and we remember every date from the timeline.
But we never hear about the piles of dead bodies that were found inside deep wells of every other village. Dead bodies of mothers and daughters and sisters and wives who gave their lives for honor.
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Aug 16, 2020
Aug 16, 2020.

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Aug 12, 2020
Julie, a transgender activist known for speaking out about the harsh realities of this society, has been arrested and sent to jail by Islamabad Police in an alleged fake case.

It's heartbreaking to see her being treated this way.
#JusticeForJulie #FreeJulie Image
She had been facing threats by multiple violent groups since her videos had gone viral. The police assured her that she is safe.

Her lawyer fears that her life may be at risk.

#JusticeForJulie #FreeJulie
The first time I saw Julie was at the Aurat March last year. She stood out in the crowd, with all that energy and passion as she chanted and moved around freely in the crowd.

Julie is fearless and powerful. She does not deserve to be behind the bars.
#JusticeForJulie #FreeJulie ImageImageImage
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