Arts and Culture

Film - My Favourite Cake

A lively but ageing widow of 30 years’ standing decides to shrug off her quotidian existence with an unprecedented fling. But in Iran this risks falling foul of the oppressive regime, as did the film itself.

‘A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, exploring themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace.’ – Curzon Film

Two awards, Berlin International Film Festival

Cert. 12
Iran-France-Sweden-Germany 2024
Directed by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha
Colour 1h 37m
With: Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeil Mehrabi

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Photo: MsSociety

Location: Altrincham Little Theatre
Date: 12 December
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 12-100
Price: £7.00

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