Devizes Film Club – My Favourite Cake

Seventy-year-old Mahin (Lili Farhadpour) lives alone in Tehran. A widow for 30 years, her daughter and grandchildren live abroad. Her quiet life is shaken up after lunch with old friends. After a full and frank discussion about their ailments, the conversation turns to romance. Mahin decides to look for a man. She expands her usual routine and meets Faramarz (Esmaeel Mehrabi), a cab driver. The encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable and unforgettable evening. A delightful, funny and moving film. Berlin Film Festival prize winner.

© 2024 | Iran, France, Sweden, Germany | 1hr 37m| 12A
Comedy Drama Romance
Directors: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Starring: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mansoore Ilkhani
Language: Persian with English subtitles