My Favourite Cake (12a)

Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha


A 70-year-old widow takes a second shot at love in this radiant tragicomedy from Iran. Mahin (Lily Farhadpour) has lived alone in Tehran since her husband died and her daughter left for Europe. One afternoon, a conversation with friends inspires her to break out of her solitary routine, and what begins as an unexpected encounter with Faramarz (Esmaeel Mehrabi) quickly evolves into an unforgettable evening. Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha’s delightful film is also a defiant artistic statement about the complexity and individuality of older women’s lives. “Wonderfully sweet and funny… a charming portrayal of a 70-year-old Iranian’s appetite for romance” ★★★★★ The Guardian

Starring Lili Farhadpour, Esmaeel Mehrabi, Mohammad Heidari


Flicks Advisor (comments from our film promoters)

An extraordinary film but the tenderness and ritual of the end completely unravelled me

Unexpected, and perhaps unnecessary, twist at the end rather spoilt for me an amusing and uplifting story.

A very sweet film and simple tale of love.

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Wednesday16Apr

Tickets
Adult: £5.00  Child: £3.00 

Time
7.30 pm

Running Time
97

Interval
There will be an interval during this film

Enquiries
Enquiries: 07789 778048

Extra Event Information
Persian treats during the interval - TBC.

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Monday2Jun

Tickets
Adult: £5.00 

Time
2.30 pm

Running Time
97

Enquiries
01952 433297

Extra Event Information
A welcoming hot drink and snack (included in the ticket price) is here for you on arrival. Come and join us in The Coalbrookdale Inn after the screening for a chat about the film.

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