Wednesday 19th February 2025
Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. R95 D320
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.

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

Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha

Cast: Lily Farhadpour, Esmail Mehrabi

97 minutes, Iran, France, Sweden, Germany, 2024, Cert: 12A
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