SHREWSBURY FILM

We are truly proud to have screened films from countries that have never before had a film shown in Shrewsbury. To date, we have either shown or are scheduled to show films from over 40 countries.

Our Next Film

Friday 20 February 2026

Joyland

15 | Pakistan | 2022 | Urdu, subtitled | 126 mins

Director: Saim Sadiq
In Lahore, a man secretly joins an erotic dance troupe and falls for a transgender performer. “Joyland” explores gender, tradition, and desire with tenderness and tension, breaking cinematic ground while portraying the cost of defiance in a repressive society.
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A bold, tender rendering of forbidden love. - Variety
Weaves humor, politics, and emotional depth fluidly. - The New Yorker
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