When it comes to romance, everyone knows that you shouldn't wait too long... Don't let all of life go by, and have the courage to say hi to someone before it's too late. That's the wisdom explored in this delightful new film from Iran titled
My Favourite Cake (labeled as
Keyke mahboobe man in the
Berlinale line-up). The film is both written & directed by the Iranian filmmakers
Maryam Moghadam and
Behtash Sanaeeha, and premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival in the Main Competition section (though it
didn't win any awards). Unfortunately the two filmmakers are being kept in Iran, as the government took their passports and imposed a travel ban. Nonetheless, this film stands out within the Berlinale line-up as an entertaining-for-everyone heartfelt story of romance. The best compliment I can give is that it has the vibe of an Iranian
Before Sunrise telling a charming story about two 70-year-old single, lonely pensioners who randomly meet and have the most wonderful night together. They're so cute together, you'll never forget Mahin & Faramarz. //
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