My Favourite Cake (M)

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. 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.

Cast: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mohammad Heidari

Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha

★★★★★ "Go and see this film: it’s not only a work of art, it’s also a strike for freedom." ARTS DESK

★★★★★ "One of the most beautiful and bittersweet movies you’ll see this year." STUFF.CO.NZ

★★★★★ "Quietly magnificent…[a] wonderfully sweet and funny film." GUARDIAN

★★★★ "Lovely, intimate, tragicomic tale of late-blooming love" OBSERVER UK

★★★★ "Pure joy to watch…An endearing, uplifting tale of love & intimacy" FIRSTSHOWING

★★★★ "A lovely and bittersweet comedy of moments seized in the autumn of life." FINANCIAL TIMES

★★★★ "My Favourite Cake is radical and heartwarming" TIME OUT

"A delicious slice of life. Deeply endearing on every level…a crowdpleaser through and through." HOLLYWOOD REPORTER