MY FAVOURITE CAKE (CERT. 12)
IRAN-FRANCE-SWEDEN-GERMANY 2024 DIRECTED BY MARYAM
MOGHADDAM & BEHTASH SANAEEHA
COLOUR 1h 37m
WITH: LILI FARHADPOUR, ESMAEIL MEHRABI
A lively but ageing widow of 30 years’ standing decides to shrug off her quotidian existence
with an unprecedented fling. But in Iran this risks falling foul of the oppressive regime, as did
the film itself.
2 awards, Berlin International Film Festival
‘A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, exploring themes of love, regret and
second chances with nuance and grace.’ – Curzon Film
‘Shines as an aching elegy for what once was good in the world, and may occur again.’ – Robert
Daniels, RogerEbert.com
‘An act of hope, desire and a sumptuous treat. It is also sad, furious and pushing against a regime
that stifles basic humanity.’ – Nadine Whitney, Alliance of Women Film Journalists
‘As well as everything else, this wonderfully sweet and funny film will contribute to the debate
about whether repressive regimes are the nursery of artistic greatness.’ – Peter Bradshaw, The
Guardian