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70-year-old Mahin has lived as a widow in Tehran for over 30 years. She fondly remembers life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, but now she cannot even visit her Europe-based daughter, because she is considered too old to be granted a visa by authorities. Refusing to accept a lonely future, Mahin takes matters into her own hands when she meets taxi-driver Faramarz. Throwing caution to the wind, an unforgettable and unpredictable evening unfolds for the pair.
My Favourite Cake is a moving reflection on old age, loneliness and finding unexpected love. A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, My Favourite Cake, co-written and directed by Iranian filmmakers Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, explores themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace. It’s set against the backdrop of a country with strict rules and restrictions, especially when it comes to the rights and freedoms of women.
Starring Lily Farhadpour and Esmail Mehrabi
Language: Farsi with English subtitles
"One of the sweetest, most touching confections of the year."- Evening Standard
"Magnificent."- The Guardian
"A story that absolutely needs to be told ... the heartwarming, hilarious, sweet, devastating, tragic tale of a woman who one day dares to be free."- Loud and Clear Reviews, Berlin International Film Festival 2024