My Favourite Cake (Keyke Mahboobe Man)

70-year-old Mahin has lived as a widow in Tehran for over 30 years. She fondly remembers life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, but now she cannot even visit her Europe-based daughter, because she is considered too old to be granted a visa by authorities. Refusing to accept a lonely future, Mahin takes matters into her own hands when she meets taxi-driver Faramarz. Throwing caution to the wind, an unforgettable and unpredictable evening unfolds for the pair.

My Favourite Cake is a moving reflection on old age, loneliness and finding unexpected love. Both humorous and poignant at turns, and featuring a wonderful performance by Lily Farhadpour as Mahin, it is sure to charm and touch audiences.

Directed by Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Starring: Lily Farhadpour, Esmail Mehrabi

Festivals:
Berlin International Film Festival 2024
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2024
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024

Awards:
Winner - FIPRESCI Jury Prize - Competition, Berlin International Film Festival 2024
Winner - Ecumenical Jury Prize, Berlin International Film Festival 2024