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Joyland
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Film start 7:30 PM
A cinematic journey through the world – the Bergmühle showcases films from other countries and cultures and provides opportunities for intercultural encounters. This event is part of the "Intercultural Week" in Flensburg.
The Bergmühle presents the Pakistani feature film "Joyland" (2022) by Saim Sadiq
Haider, a daydreamer, is the youngest son of a conservative Pakistani extended family. While his ambitious wife Mumtaz earns money as a cosmetologist, he takes care of his nieces and looks after his father – but without income and without children, Haider does not meet his family’s expectations at all. When he unexpectedly lands a job one day, Haider's life changes dramatically: He secretly performs as a background dancer at night in the show of the charismatic transgender dancer Biba. From initial fascination, deeper feelings quickly develop, and Haider finds himself in a moral dilemma – his family eagerly expects a grandchild from him while he dreams of his freedom…
With JOYLAND, director Saim Sadiq makes his feature film debut and tells a multi-layered, explosive love story about tradition, family, and personal freedom. "It is the de-romanticization of a coming-of-age story and a tribute to all women, men, and transgender people suffering under patriarchy. Moreover, the film celebrates the longing that creates incredible connectedness and eternal love. Ultimately, it is a heartbreaking love letter to my homeland." (Saim Sadiq)
The film is in German and has a duration of 126 minutes.
Admission is free. The hat is going around.
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