»Wonderfully sweet and funny film.« – The Guardian. »This rich, frequently hilarious tragicomedy tackles the obstacles facing Iranian women when taking control of their destiny; it captures, with verve and humour, the joy and absurdity of life and death. /…/ A terrific, bittersweet crowd-pleaser.«
– Screen Daily.
My Favourite Cake Keyke mahboobe man
Seventy-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran after 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 revitalise her love life. However, as Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
cast Lily Farhadpour, Esmail Mehrabi
IMDbPhotos
What's On
LIFFe
/
Panorama
Hanami Hanami
Denise Fernandes
Thursday, 21. 11. 2024 / 14:30 / Main Hall
A love letter to the director’s heritage, the film – with its assured patience and mythical tales inhabiting a space between the land and sea – aims to capture the beauty of Cape Verdean living.
LIFFe
/
Adriatic Festival Network
Milk Melk
Stefanie Kolk
Thursday, 21. 11. 2024 / 16:40 / Main Hall
Inspired by her own breastfeeding period, director Stefanie Kolk tells of the rocky paths that open up for some parents in the postpartum period. This intimate drama proves that conveying the strongest emotions can usually be done with few words.
LIFFe
/
Panorama
The Other Way Around Volveréis
Jonás Trueba
Thursday, 21. 11. 2024 / 18:50 / Main Hall
Chaos ensues when a long-time couple cheerily announce their breakup. A party will mark the occasion and end the relationship – in this fun, chatty and eccentric anti-romantic comedy set in the director’s native Madrid.