My Favourite Cake
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.







A DELICIOUS SLICE OF LIFE… A DELECTABLE LATER-LIFE LOVE STORY… CAKE CRACKLES WITH THE VALIANT, LIBERATIONAL ENERGY
OF THE WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM MOVEMENT, AN ATTITUDE BAKED RIGHT INTO ITS BONES… DEEPLY ENDEARING ON
EVERY LEVEL”
The Hollywood Reporter
Festivals and awards
Berlinale 2024: Competition, Winner FIPRESCI Award, Winner Ecumenical Jury Prize