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Joyland, first Pakistani film selected in Cannes, receives standing ovation at premiere

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May 28, 2022
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Pakistani Saim Sadiq’s feature debut, “Joyland,” the first Pakistani film to be selected in Cannes, received a standing ovation after it premiered in the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand.

The film celebrates ‘transgenedr culture’ in Pakistan and tells the story of a family torn between modernity and tradition in contemporary Lahore.

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Videos widely shared on social media showed the film getting a nearly 10-minute-long standing ovation.

“Standing ovation for ‘Joyland,’” actress and screenwriter Rose Harlean said.

Standing ovation for “Joyland”, directed by Saim Sadiq! #Joyland #Cannes2022 pic.twitter.com/bG3rQRdmxl

— Rose Harlean (@RoseHarlean) May 23, 2022

Pakistani filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi congratulated Sadiq on the achievement.

This is huge #joyland premiered at @Festival_Cannes today! Congratulations to @SaimSadiq14 #sarmadkhoosat #sarwatgilani & everyone involve in the making of this film ! ❤️🇵🇰🎉 pic.twitter.com/WF0wgVfrXV

— Nabeel Qureshi (@nabeelqureshi) May 23, 2022

“Such a moment of pride to see #Joyland receive a standing ovation at Cannes, and the immense praise its received,” actor Osman Khalid Butt posted.

Such a moment of pride to see #Joyland receive a standing ovation at Cannes, and the immense praise its received.
The doors this will open, the strength this will give to the new wave of Pakistani cinema. Just – wow.
Congratulations to the entire team.
Can't 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 to watch.

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 24, 2022
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