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MY FAVOURITE CAKE

Keyke mahboobe man

Directed by Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Iran, France, 2024
Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • 9797 minutes

Synopsis

70-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran, until she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. As she opens herself up to a new romance, a chance encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.

Synopsis

70-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran, until she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. As she opens herself up to a new romance, a chance encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.

Our take

As this heartwarming tale of septuagenarian desire affirms and celebrates, romantic relationships can sweeten life at any age. Winning prizes in Berlin, codirectors Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha bake a plea against repressive regimes into this endearing portrait of a woman looking for love.