Joyland: A Screening by RepresentAsian
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"Sell out warning! An impactful fundraiser screening of Pakistani director Saim Siddiq’s acclaimed 2022 debut, with profits to local LGBTQ+ refugee support group Pride Without Borders. Part family saga, part queer awakening drama, Joyland is a tender, complex study of connection and isolation across gender norms and cultural taboos. "
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An event held at The Cube on Wednesday 12th March. The event starts at 19:30.
RepresentAsian are proud to host a screening of the critically acclaimed JOYLAND. Directed by Saim Siddiq, it follows the story of Haider, who lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager. In actuality, he is a backup dancer and becomes infatuated with a strong-willed trans woman, Biba.
Praise for Joyland:
"Joyland is such a delicate, intelligent and emotionally rich film. What a debut from Sadiq." Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.
"A Bold, imaginative drama" BFI.
"Funny, forward and bracingly political" The New Yorker.
Raising money for Pride Without Borders:
https://www.bristolrefugeerights.org/how-we-help/pride-without-borders/
Doors: 7pm
Film starts: 7.30pm
About RepresentAsian
Founded by siblings Safiya Haneen and Yusuf Suave, RepresentAsian is a platform that explores and promotes South Asian representation within the UK music industry. Their initiatives include club nights, podcasts, workshops, and more, all aimed at amplifying South Asian voices in music.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Praise for Joyland:
"Joyland is such a delicate, intelligent and emotionally rich film. What a debut from Sadiq." Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.
"A Bold, imaginative drama" BFI.
"Funny, forward and bracingly political" The New Yorker.
Raising money for Pride Without Borders:
https://www.bristolrefugeerights.org/how-we-help/pride-without-borders/
Doors: 7pm
Film starts: 7.30pm
About RepresentAsian
Founded by siblings Safiya Haneen and Yusuf Suave, RepresentAsian is a platform that explores and promotes South Asian representation within the UK music industry. Their initiatives include club nights, podcasts, workshops, and more, all aimed at amplifying South Asian voices in music.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions