My Favourite Cake 2024

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Directed by Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha Portraits

Seventy-year-old Mahin has been living alone in Tehran since her husband died and her daughter left for Europe. One afternoon, tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life.

Iran In Farsi with English subtitles
97 minutes Colour / DCP
TBC

Producers

Gholamreza Mousavi, Behtash Sanaeeha, Etienne de Ricaud, Peter Krupenin, Christopher Zitterbart

Cinematography

Mohammad Haddadi

Editors

Ata Mehrad, Behtash Sanaeeha, Ricardo Saraiva

Production and Costume Designers

Maryam Moghaddam, Amir Hivand

Music

Henrik Nagy

Cast

Lily Farhadpour, Esmail Mehrabi

Festivals

Berlin 2024

Elsewhere

As Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as a surprise encounter evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening. A huge hit with critics and audiences alike at the 2024 Berlinale, My Favourite Cake is an endearing portrayal of a woman who gives herself a second chance at life and love – and is faced with unexpected consequences. Co-directors Sanaeeha and Moghadan deftly deliver social criticism with a story that is equally charming and touching.