Home > My Favourite Cake
My Favourite Cake
"My Favourite Cake" is the third by the Iranian writing-directing duo Maryam Moqadam and Behtash Sanaeeha and tells the story of a woman who decides to live out her desires in a country where women's rights are heavily restricted.
Mahin (70) lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. As Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
The film had its world premiere in 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The directors were prohibited from attending by the Iranian Government but an extract from a statement given on their behalf reads :
"My Favourite Cake is a film made in praise of life, a story based on the reality of the everyday lives of middle-class women in Iran, a close look at a woman’s solitude as she enters her golden years. It is a story that is contrary to the common image of Iranian women, and similar to the life stories of many lonely people on this planet, about savouring the short, sweet moments in life........... We proudly dedicate our premiere screening to the honourable and brave women of our country who have moved to the front lines of the fight for social change, who are attempting to tear down the walls of outdated and fossilised beliefs, and who sacrifice their lives to achieve freedom."
(With subtitles)
If you are purchasing more than one ticket category, select the second ticket type after adding the first category to your basket.