(My Favorite Cake/ کیک محبوب من)
Iran, 2024, Romance/Drama, 96min.
Writers & Directors: Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moghadam
Cast: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoore Ilkhani
Synopsis:
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 lonely routine and revitalize 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.
Festivals & Awards:
– Berlin International Film Festival 2024; Winner FIPRESCI Prize Competition
– Berlin International Film Festival 2024; Winner Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Competition
– Calgary International Film Festival 2024; Winner Best International Feature International Narrative Competition
– Calgary International Film Festival 2024; Winner Audience Award International Narrative Feature
