Darling Dir. Saim Sadiq | IFP Student Short Film Showcase Finalist

Identity without boundaries.
An exploration of one culture’s view of masculinity and femininity. Darling dir. by Saim Sadiq, a finalist of the #IFP Student Short Film Showcase
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[@sheikhasadali9070]

This also acts as kind of a backstory for Biba's character in Joyland. Hats off to Alina Khan. 🙌🏻

[@ArshmanNaseer]

Honestly, didn't know when it ended. I wasn't watching a film rather it felt like I'm there. So real, so authentic.

[@anmolsharma2507]

I can't believe the mighty feat Alina and Saim Sadiq have scaled in this wonderful little film 💜 I'm watching this film from India in 2022, and I feel so proud to come from a subcontinent which produces such wonderful content

[@_blank-_]

Have you seen Joyland? It's a great movie!

[@anmolsharma2507]

@@_blank-_ hello ! I'd love to watch Joyland, where can I stream it ?

[@_blank-_]

@@anmolsharma2507 I saw it in France, I don't know if it has been released yet in the rest of the world. Hopefully a streaming service like Netflix will buy it.

[@madfamilyproductions]

If this is a student film. then I have no idea what a full fledge Pakistani feature production would be like... Hats off to the students who made this.

[@milisehgal3732]

It’s getting released on 18th November… Joyland is the name

[@madfamilyproductions]

@@milisehgal3732 I watched it at the Brisbane International film Festival. The feature film is Joyland. I loved it

[@user-hq8ow7ki4p]

And it has the jury award at the cannes

[@muhammadrajabal-mukarrom4013]

Amazing. It won best short film at Venice Film Festival, well-deserved!

[@ChoudhryMD]

I just watched Joyland and my brother sent me a link of this short film …. WOW I wanted to congratulate everyone involved in this project. Keep it up guys 👍🏽

[@literatureandlores4989]

THIS is surreal. to see trans people correctly represented, to see myself represented, its a beautiful feeling. Cant wait to watch the feature film.

[@wardaabbasi3171]

Alina had to persuade her dream, she started with the first step. She knew it wasn't easy for her to land the leading part no matter how good of a dancer she is. You can see her moves were better than the leading dancer's, still, she ended up as a background dancer. Meanwhile, the goat always symbolizes sacrifice, but the goat here was fully fine in the end: leading towards a flash of light. Maybe Alina's dream is yet to be manifested, not sacrificed.

[@meenachadha3766]

I like this message .... I thought Alina was the one sacrificed killing the female .... however it's just for now ....

[@jamalansari1674]

This is truly an underrated film which deserves greater acclaim than it has received. The cinematography and authenticity is brilliant. A raw depiction of the stage drama world and our society.

[@amalahmad3374]

i dont understand this film ..can u explain

[@zain1132]

Chup kar angrez ki ulaad. Hame un logo ka culture yaha nahi chahye

[@anamjaved8839]

@@amalahmad3374 So Alina is a transgender woman, and she's auditioning to be the lead female in the performance (it's an erotic dance called a mujra). But the director guy tells her that the audience doesn't want to see a transgender person, they want to see a woman as the lead and boys in the back, so he rejects her. Eventually, she talks to him again and he allows her to perform with the boys in the back. So she's sad because she wasn't given the role of the main female in the middle as society doesn't see her as female.

[@Jitendra.07]

In a BBC Program, Alina and Naaz Joshi openly talked about their struggle... I was stunned at their courage.. they didn't give in and broke the stereotypes to bring a change! exceptional act & direction... Hats off

[@bilal_ahmed1011]

The sensitivity with which this film has been handled is mesmerising. How beautifully each character speaks through an established stereotype in the society. And slowly, with subtle gestures, the fate of the deprived is cemented. Congratulations on this work.

[@singhpreet8301]

For those who didn't get the symbolism. He/She sacrificed herself to the compartmentalising of either a male or female put up by the society but saved saved the goat from being sacrificed

[@salmanahmad9916]

Urdu me bta dyn es movie ka mtlb kiya tha.....

[@aitvideosonly]

@@salmanahmad9916 master g ne keh diya k yha ya to mrd chlte hein ya orat or is k bad us ne khud ko qurban krte hue aik lrka bn gya lekin akhir m chori honey bkri bcha li jisko qurban kiye jana tha..

[@salmanahmad9916]

@@aitvideosonly okok

[@salmanahmad9916]

@@aitvideosonly meny abi BA kiya h mery 45 percent markx hn

[@salmanahmad9916]

@@aitvideosonly Btayn.....me kiya karoun????

[@MuhammadMoiz91]

@05:13 "Sir Inna vadda theatre ay tussi jo vikhao gay lok tay ohi vekhan gay" This is such a genius dialogue. I can have a whole class on the economics of representation in the entertainment industry using this alone.

[@tahaahmar4783]

Poignant, bitter and honest. This film encapsulates diversity and discrimination so well. Brilliant.

[@deepakshaw239]

This is what a drama short film should be written, the arc, the metaphors and little ideas incorporate on a very beautiful visual narrative style.

[@moeedkhan1861]

i loved the long shots,the depth and dimensio, the subtle cuts, thefantastic lights the amazing performance everything about it is just on point,truely loved it!

[@natureandgardenstories6909]

Hats off to the director, actors and crew. Such a huge, moving short film.

[@sidrakhawaja3117]

Wish it was longer - I was waiting for it too - so much talent waow - we want more of saim ad Alina 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alinakhan4956]

Thank you

[@jadebethh]

@@alinakhan4956 i love u Alina!!! I can’t wait to see you in Joyland !!! You’re amazing and so strong

[@ProblematicBitch]

This was so well done and powerful, i wish it was a full feature length movie

[@sadarbhutto5013]

Very deep short film, which portrays how transgenders are being discriminately treated. loved the subtlety of story and the way it is directed 🌸✌.

[@sadiakhattak6576]

I didn't understand why the boy left the dance in end scence and bus scene .what was message

[@minhafahad1121]

I think the boy imagined Alina in shabbo's place and thought not to throw alina in this business.

[@mohammaduzair8704]

Amazing Stuff! That is exactly what we need - localized content!

[@itslemon6277]

شکریہ اسے یو ٹیوب میں ڈالنے کا۔ شکریہ الگ سوچنے کے لئے۔ شکریہ پاکستان میں رہتے ہوئے ایسی سوچ رکھنے کے لئے۔

[@alikhowaja7373]

Came here after watching Joy Land. Serves as the back story and shows how the script of Joy land was edited and turned into final beautiful film

[@rohan34]

The deconstructionist approach of this film is really amazing!

[@shahmeerimran2572]

O GOD I was waiting to watch this that is amazing

[@iqramujahidbaig7475]

Oh this is beautiful , showing our society darker side.

[@nancys9566]

Amazing!!! So many emotions packed together. For me there were 2 stores 1 infront of camera and 1 hidden emotions within the characters 💙💙

[@amalahmad3374]

i did not understand this film ..so the girl is transgender and she became a man ..i dont understand

[@aminamalik8070]

Abdullah did his character so well 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wolfe4683]

Wow, now this is a full feature film, Joyland. Awesome progression!

[@tarunsharma6721]

Great content. I just felt like I was there.Lots of love from India.

[@tim1986fsr]

Exceptional Movie👏 The best way to describe how difficult it is in our society to live with your true identity. This movie is not everyone’s cup of tea.

[@Sehar2918]

No words for this masterpiece.

[@ShyraaRoy]

This is beyond amazing piece Loved it

[@mansoorcreations]

Amazing work. Nadia Afghan is such a unique and organic actor.

[@syedhamidrazashah]

Finally got to watch it. Thank you Saim Sadiq for giving us darling

[@venkatanithish7757]

Alina Khan did a great job in Joyland 👏👏

[@rubeen2484]

This type of thing our film industries have to make. True stories real stories

[@seanpinto4611]

Such a talented film maker

[@jekyll7110]

this was really good. Can't wait to watch Joyland

[@sameensaeedshoukat9014]

Love the movie!

[@affanahmedblue]

gem of a short film

[@razashah3340]

For ages, we have been hearing about great films that win big time at foreign festivals. But we never ever get to see those films. So I actually gave up following on such. GHOST FILMS and never read any articles either. Because it only used to build frustration. This film is also one of them. But today it finally sees the light of the day. I remember how the Media and newspapers were raving about it last year. For a students work. The film is good. there is a certain raw attempt to it and its interesting. The Central actor was praised for play the part so well. But I guess she was a disappointment. the boy was rather more Natural. We shall have more of such ... films coming to popular platforms.

[@aaaarish]

O jaa oy Itni achi acting ki hai usnay Saaray critiques bn'nay aa jaatay hein aaj kal

[@yashvardhangaur3107]

here after joyland. wow.

[@pianobvswriting280]

You must make this type of movie with asbul fatehi,not only a good actors but also a dancer,

[@hirah.n]

Wow it’s beautifully made! So powerful

[@omaralilaw]

Loved it

[@sadafmehmood3690]

Just outstanding👍👍👍

[@amnaiya]

Just wow. Big for Pakistan ❤

[@qnt444]

best thing i've ever seen

[@rizwanriyaz773]

Is it officially released? When and where to watch?

[@emonmustafa9605]

Brilliant , groundbreaking & thought provoking ❤️ from 🇧🇩

[@aqsashahid7180]

Beautiful.. ♥️

[@awaitingmyescape]

Alina has a new fan ❤️ More power to the entire team and loads of love from India 🥺

[@asliceofcake707]

Amazinggggg

[@abhisheksehrawat5370]

Great stuff guys . Well done 👏👏

[@muhammadahad8683]

This is real content and alina u killed it

[@rimshalaique6190]

Where is the full movie?

[@zaidzeeinformative]

Omg 😱 salute to director

[@fatemahzahra3313]

Where to watch complete movie

[@kirankokab5202]

Awesome 🎥

[@mahnoor2775]

So moving😔

[@Hunt3rEl337]

Fantastic 😍💋

[@zuviausmanimakeover]

After my research this is short film darling he made in 2019 …..joyland is full film that has sarwat too:)

[@arhamvlogs2236]

Where is joyland?

[@anjala101]

@@arhamvlogs2236 Nov mein lagegi cinema m

[@shavyasaini]

I'm here just to see Nadia afgan.. after watching her in sumo Chanda.. she is my favourite.. I'm from India.. and she is the first thing I really like from Pakistan.. I should mention I don't know much about the real Pakistan . I know only the border and war things.. but if Pakistan or Pakistani's are like her.. I should definitely change my vision about it..

[@sehrishsaleem670]

Brilliant 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@sadiasshades]

Award winning movie right short film

[@BEALogic100]

Very Impressive content. Today I got to know, Pakistan have a film industry :)

[@gauravgaikwad880]

Ye film hume college me dikhai aur mai ise achchese dekhne aa gaya😊

[@anju04aa]

Love from India….

[@salmanzaheer5060]

Didn't get the end

[@hinazahid3698]

Nice story ☺️

[@lanagaga7504]

this is soo goooodd

[@umairkhan6389]

Bht khoob cheers

[@mahnoor5151]

Is it the whole movie?

[@sabuai1]

Is it out in UK LONDON? If not when is it going to realised in London? I also really want to watch kambli Saamad khoosat and offcourse Saba Qamar. Thank you for replying. 🌹🌹🌹

[@AS_Jutt01]

Wht was the whole point

[@farwafarooq1642]

Wow excellent

[@basharatbashir3566]

Very good movie

[@shahzaibhassan5034]

Where is the Shakespeare curve?

[@bato4531]

wait the movie isnt over right?

[@basalathayat]

I'm here to after Cannes and u?

[@clickanddie2066]

Nice bro

[@uzairali3323]

what the fuck . .yar its too good that is the work

[@cometomykitchen7606]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sunisyours]

Very nice 👌

[@joinzaheer]

Deep ...

[@asifrupani1508]

I couldn't get the concept. What exactly writer/director wants to narrate. Further what that goat symbolises at the end?

[@NabbyStudio]

Likewise

[@geezgod231]

It says she sacrificed herself (her identity I u say precisely) to live in the society where she cannot chose to be either female or male. Goat symbolises that she sacrificed herself but saved goat from being sacrificed

[@rimshalaique6190]

Where is sarwat gallani in this movie?

[@indiankaarnama]

love from india

[@farwafarooq1642]

Alina you are amazing

[@MohsinAli-vm1dx]

Overall the film is good. Great work by Saim Sadiq. But, the story is a bit confusing and weak I would say. All the actors specially Mehrbano's characters as Shabo are outstanding. Moreover, Alina Darling to ab hy hi Alina Darling

[@NabbyStudio]

Technically sound film!

[@trinayanakaushik811]

I didn't understand it very well. I would love to. If someone could please explain what the director exactly wanted to convey?

[@wanderingexpatinturkey7414]

Same here... especially the sheep part

[@qnt444]

@@wanderingexpatinturkey7414 she stole the goat because she wanted to curse the theater (as it was said that a runaway animal meant bad omens)

[@yasmeenagha7411]

Good work 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@hilltownmama8971]

interesting introduction. first the voice and the makeup. ... wait, she might be one of those with unique husky voice. ... then the big size shoes. ok. got it. good job.

[@basharalhashimi6187]

اتمنى من كل انسان في العالم ان يتكلم عن التلفزيون والسينما والمسرح والإذاعة في بلده wish that every one in the world speaks about Tv series, cinema movies, Theatre plays and broadcast series in his country زه له تولو خلكو خخه غوار جي به خبلو هيوادونو كي د تلويزيون ،سينما،تياترو او راديو درامو به اره خبري وكري

[@cine4551]

👍👍

[@YouTubeShorts-eo5fc]

This Film was ban from release in Pakistan but now it is going to release

[@farwafarooq1642]

Well done Alina khan

[@kamalkhan2526]

Asbul fatehi was perfect choice for this film

[@localperson4833]

It's high time to normalize trans people's marriage in Pakistan. If not now then when??

[@harirausman9312]

Is this what won at cannes?

[@emanfatima5633]

Nooo this is an old one from saim sadiq .. the director of movie joyland that won at cannes