In a scene from the movie Joyland, one character says to another, “A mosquito fell in love with a chicken, he kissed the chicken, the chicken died of dengue, the mosquito died of bird flu because love ends in death.” is.’
This dialogue is the essence of ‘Joyland’ that to deviate from tradition is to invite death whether you embrace death or death kills you.
In Pakistani society, thinking outside the box, or being different, is made difficult if not impossible. The story of Joyland is based on those living under the same pressure.
After watching Joyland, I realized that as much as there was excitement associated with it, it is not the subject of this film nor is it something that some people have lost sleep talking about.
Joyland is an important destination for the middle class living in Lahore where they can enjoy electric swings and enjoy dozens of food and drink items.
Located next to the Fortress Stadium in Lahore Cantt, Joyland provides hours of entertainment in their lives.
Therefore, the name of this film can be understood by people familiar with Lahore. The story of Joyland is about the people living in a joint or joint family system who are not living under the pressure of the society.
In such situations, these individuals, due to their own compulsion, together, have robbed each other of their own happiness.
There is no formal villain in this film, there are no oppressive and oppressive characters, but society is the biggest villain in it.
Technically the film is very simple. There are no big sets, no post-production colors, but the lighting is very well played.
This film is like a dish which looks raw but when eaten it is full of salt and other spices and has been cooked to such an extent that it does not feel raw.
The much talked about film stars Aleena Khan’s character ‘Biba’, who is a dancer in a theatre, and Ali Junejo’s character Haider, who is fed up with not getting a job and ends up with Biba to earn money. The dancer becomes a dancer in the scene and they both fall in love.
But first I would like to talk about the role of Mumtaz played by Rasti Farooq.
He is the most important and strong character of this film, who not only thinks differently but also is dynamic in action.
At the very beginning of the film, when Mumtaz’s husband Haider is forced by his father to slaughter a goat, Haider is unable to do so due to his nature. It does.
Mumtaz’s role is unique. Instead of rebelling against social oppression, she is busy trying to find ease by living in it, but in the context of the situation, freedom is first lost in the name of responsibility and then social chains are arranged by increasing the pressure.
In such a case, the role of Haider (Ali Junejo) is important who loves his wife, but when his wife needs him the most, he finds his interest elsewhere. If seen, he took that theater job not out of necessity but when he knew that he would be working with Biba.
Haider saw Biba for the first time in the hospital when she arrived there covered in someone else’s blood. He felt attracted to Biba on seeing her and that became the basis of the story.
If we talk about the acting, Ali Junejo in the role of Haider was furious. In one scene, he got into the role in such a way that only Haider was seen and not Ali Junejo. There are dance scenes in the theater or romance or the helplessness of being forced to do something. Ali Junejo gave life to the character of Haider even where there was no dialogue.
Transgender Aleena Khan played Beba as she is. In this, his style was that of a person who has been rejected by society, bitter, bitter and harsh. Biba’s role was difficult but Alina acted as if nothing happened.
Biba is struggling to get rid of poverty and get surgery by collecting money, people make fun of her, make fun of her, no one helps her.
The intimate scenes between Biba and Haider were censored but the story still remained effective.
Although it is not clear what Haider saw in Biba, despite his loving wife, that made him fall in love.
Sarwat Geelani, whose role in the film was relatively short but powerful, must be mentioned. A woman who has given birth to four daughters in a traditional household in the desire for a son now has a sense of desperation and a little rebellion in the role. She gets moments of happiness while chatting with Deorani and sometimes secretly smoking cigarettes.
There are many stories going on in this movie. A disabled elder Rana Amanullah (Salman Pirzada) in the house, due to which the life of the youths was facing obstacles, then they have a relationship with a woman Fayaz (Sania Saeed) but do not adopt, because they face social pressure. . In such a situation, Salman Pirzada stuck to his role perfectly.
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On the other hand, Sania Saeed’s practical portrayal of destitution and helplessness in a short but painful role was perfect.
Several scenes have been cut in the film and a scene of a husband and wife embracing has been blurred. It is not clear why this was done, as the scenes of being side-tracked are common in the film.
In Joyland the story structure is very high, every scene or dialogue is important and connected to the upcoming situations. Such an enduring depiction of social tyranny is indeed a feat of courage and bravery.
The use of light is also important in the depiction of the film, where things hidden in the darkness of the night become visible through binoculars.
Saim told very honestly that in this society, people do not even forgive the deceased but say why did he do it.
31-year-old Saim Sadiq has added colors to this simple story with his excellent direction and became a practical picture of Iqbal’s verses. In Pakistan, where directors are struggling to make films, this young man has done what many others have not been able to do.
After the acclaim that Joyland received at Cannes, Pakistan’s nomination at the Oscars is a big achievement.
Iqbal had said that ‘make the youth a teacher of feet.’ Now Sime will be considered the master of feet at this time if he brings Oscar.
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The Unapologetic Reality of Pakistani Society: A Review of “Joyland”
In a poignant scene from the movie “Joyland,” a character utters the powerful lines, “A mosquito fell in love with a chicken, he kissed the chicken, the chicken died of dengue, the mosquito died of bird flu because love ends in death.” This dialogue encapsulates the essence of “Joyland,” a film that boldly showcases the suffocating nature of Pakistani society, where deviating from tradition is equivalent to inviting death.
Set in Lahore, the film revolves around the lives of individuals trapped in a joint family system, where societal pressure has become a norm. The movie’s title, “Joyland,” refers to a popular amusement park in Lahore, where people from the middle class come to seek entertainment and momentary escape from their mundane lives.
The story unfolds with Haider, a young man struggling to find a job, who ends up working as a dancer in a theater alongside Biba, a transgender woman played by Alina Khan. As their relationship blossoms, the film delves into the complexities of societal expectations, familial pressures, and personal desires.
What sets “Joyland” apart is its portrayal of society as the biggest villain. There are no oppressive characters or dramatic plot twists; instead, the film focuses on the quiet desperation of individuals trapped in a web of societal norms. The cinematography is simple yet effective, with well-played lighting that adds depth to the narrative.
The cast delivers outstanding performances, with Rasti Farooq’s Mumtaz being a standout. Her character’s unique struggle to find ease within the constraints of
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