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‘A town built on fishing and fun’: why Great Yarmouth will always be my first resort

From family-run fairgrounds to a spectacular circus, traditional seaside fun is alive and kicking in the Norfolk coastal town where I grew up

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash

The film, which shows a relationship between a married man and a transgender woman, has opened in the U.S.. It's won awards and raves. But in Pakistan's trans community, some see a possible downside.

WEKU · May 3, 2023

‘Everyone should see it’: embattled film Joyland opens in Pakistan

Love story involving trans woman, which won jury prize at Cannes, still banned in Punjab province

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

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Pakistan lifts ban on Joyland, film will be released nationally

The country’s official Oscar entry, about a transgender love affair, is set for domestic screenings from Friday.

Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022

‘It’s not against Islam’: Pakistani trans actor tells of deep sadness over film ban

Exclusive: Alina Khan, star of award-winning Joyland, speaks out as the movie’s licence for domestic release is revoked, putting its Oscar contention in doubt

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Pakistan bans its official Oscar entry Joyland

The film, which received accolades for the portrayal of a trans love affair, is banned for ‘objectionable material’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022

Joyland: Pakistan bans Oscar contender film about trans love affair

Islamic groups denounce film that won prestigious jury prize at Cannes and has Malala Yousafzai as executive director

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

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Joyland: Taboo-tackling Pakistani film makes history at Cannes

Director Saim Sadiq talks to Al Jazeera about his film Joyland, the first ever Pakistani entry at Cannes Film Festival.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022

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