Best of 2024/ My Favourite Cake

Directed by Maryam Moghaddam & Behtash Sanaeeha

70-year-old Mahin has lived alone in Tehran for decades since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe. One afternoon, tea with friends leads her to reassess her life and choices; she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life.

But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.

My Favourite Cake is a moving meditation on love, loss, loneliness and ageing, and an irresistible call to find the courage to open up to new experiences and connections.

 

Best of 2024 – our team says:

This Iranian tragicomedy about love and rebellion in later life is full of warmth and heartfelt humour. With two incredible and nuanced lead performances, My Favourite Cake is a layered and powerful film that calls for repeat viewing.

“Heroine Mahin is fiercely determined to revitalise her mundane existence and taste a better life”

The Guardian

Duration:
97 minutes

Translated title:
(Keyke mahboobe man)

Languages:
Farsi

Subtitles:
English

Country of origin:
France, Germany, Iran and Sweden

Year of production:
2024

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