Joyland (2022) is a Punjabi-language film featuring a trans main character. It received a standing ovation at Cannes & the Queer Palm award. It is also Pakistan’s submission to the Oscars. One week before release, it’s been banned in Pakistan—you can guess why. #ReleaseJoyland 
The director, Saim Sadiq, called this a “grave injustice” and has asked for support to get this film to its intended audience. South Asia has few globally-acclaimed films and even fewer ones with representation. Here is a link to the director’s post. instagram.com/p/Ck6CNP5Mrlr/…
We have a lot of Pakistani followers. As an LGBT South Asian film person, this is also an issue very close to my heart. Just wanted to bring awareness to it. Limiting comments in advance bc of the bigotry in the tags. 🪐
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