'A portrait of morality, desire': Pakistani film 'Joyland', feted the world over, is banned at home

Saim Sadiq spoke to Scroll.in about his acclaimed film shortly before it was denied a theatrical release in Pakistan despite being selected as its Oscar entry.

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