My Favourite Cake

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My Favourite Cake

2024

1h 37m

Romance

Drama

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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 solitary 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.

Tara Brady

Irish Times

09/28/2024

4/5

A late narrative development swerves the meet-cute into less sure-footed terrain. But this remains an encounter to treasure, jollied along by quiet political protest and poignant notes on widowhood.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

09/16/2024

4/5

Plans have a way of going awry in this lovely, intimate, tragicomic tale of late-blooming love in the shadow of Iran’s repressive regime. In its gentle way, this is a subversive piece of film-making.

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Fatima Sheriff

Little White Lies

09/14/2024

3/5

My Favourite Cake is a slice-of-life film with considered dialogue and heartfelt performances that unravels a culturally specific repression...

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Blai Morell

Fotogramas

Aug 11

3/5

In this drama, far from forceful and laced with a certain lightness, there are beautiful shots, moving gestures, and weighty silences, but also a certain predictability and a pace that threatens to dilute the story's impact. [Full review in Spanish]

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Randy Meeks

Espinof

Aug 7

4/5

It's impossible not to be fascinated by the purity, delicacy, and, ultimately, the decisiveness of a work like "My Favourite Cake," as brave as it is unique. [Full review in Spanish]

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Calvin Law

The Asian Cut

Aug 2

3.5/5

A resonant work that brings a smile to my face when thinking about it at its charming and most endearing best.

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Amin S

May 30

A tender and simple tale—like a contemplative yet drunken sage, it lingers on life’s quiet sorrows.

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Afshin F

Apr 22

Great acting and the dialogs are very natural and real..

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Catherine W

Mar 22

I loved it. Shot within the confines of a repressive regime but tender, funny, and true to all our lives. My friends and I agreed it was the perfect relationship, ending before it became troublesome.

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Mia R

Jan 15

My Favourite Cake offers a deceptively simple glimpse into a complex society and the intricate lives of its people as they navigate loneliness and aging. The film delicately captures the layers of human experience, and while viewers could read deeper into its nuanced themes, doing so isn’t necessary to appreciate its brilliance. Another thing that makes this film truly remarkable is the risk taken by everyone involved to create and share this slice of truth. Against the backdrop of its country’s realities, My Favourite Cake is a courageous act of storytelling that is as raw as it is beautiful. It’s a masterpiece of humanity—real, tender, and unforgettable.

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vincci k

Dec 31

“My Favourite Cake” is truly one of the best films I’ve seen, and its brilliance has stayed with me in 2024. Witty, funny, and packed with exceptional acting, it delivers on every level. The details throughout the film are impeccable, showcasing careful craftsmanship in storytelling, direction, and character development. The main character’s journey is particularly inspiring, as they stand up to uniformed bullies and heroically rescue a woman from their clutches. This pivotal act of bravery is a standout moment that defines the film’s heart and soul. This is not just a movie; it’s a masterpiece.

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David H

Dec 20

Learned some cultural situations and social economic issues of the Iranian elderlies. Camera lens moves slow, same with conversations and plot, but the director smartly engages the audience and makes it not boring. Unexpected ending. Worthy of dissection and discussion.

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Maryam Moghaddam

Director

Behtash Sanaeeha

Director

Esmaeel Mehrabi

Faramarz

Lili Farhadpour

Mahin

Mohammad Heidari

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Melika Pazouki

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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 solitary 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.

Director: Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Screenwriter: Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Production Co: Caracteres Productions, Alamode Film, Watchmen Productions , Hobab, Filmsazane Javan
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: Persian
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital