Queer Cinema: Joyland (2022)
From City of Sydney · Last checked 15 Nov. That's our last look, not a live ticket check.
Event details may change. Confirm times, availability and prices with the organiser before attending.
The lowdown
Queer Cinema is a movie night dedicated to celebrating queer stories of love, loss, joy and history.
On the 3rd Friday of the month we’ll be screening a film with drinks and snacks provided. Bring your chosen family and enjoy this special night!
Join us for a special Trans Day of Remembrance/Resistance film screening
November's film is: Joyland (2022) MA 15+
Amanullah, the patriarch of the Rana family, yearns for the birth of a grandson to continue the family line. However, the youngest son, Haider, secretly lands a job as a backup dancer at a Bollywood-style burlesque theatre. Where he falls for an ambitious and strong-willed trans woman, Biba. Their love story slowly illuminates the entire Rana family’s desire for a sexual rebellion.
Set in inner city Lahore, Pakistan
Language: Urdu with English subtitles
Run time: 2h 7m
Where to rock up
Waverley Library, Ron Lander Centre, 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Sydney
