GFS: My Favourite Cake

We’re delighted to welcome Galway Film Society to Galway Arts Centre | Nuns Island Theatre, for an 8 week consecutive run.

Screening times this week are Sunday 8pm, Monday 7:30pm

Please contact GFS if you have any booking-related questions by emailing gfsoc4@gmail.com or via their social media platforms.

70-year-old Mahin has lived as a widow in Tehran for over 30 years. She fondly remembers life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, but now she cannot even visit her Europe-based daughter, because she is considered too old to be granted a visa by authorities. Refusing to accept a lonely future, Mahin takes matters into her own hands when she meets taxi-driver Faramarz. Throwing caution to the wind, an unforgettable and unpredictable evening unfolds for the pair.

MY FAVOURITE CAKE is a moving reflection on old age, loneliness and finding unexpected love. Both humorous and poignant at turns, and featuring a wonderful performance by Lily Farhadpour as Mahin, it is sure to charm and touch audiences.

Duration: 97 minutes

In Farsi with English subtitles.

“★★★★★ … wonderfully sweet and funny… It’s a lovely film.” – The Guardian, Berlin International Film Festival 2024

“★★★★ My Favourite Cake is a story that absolutely needs to be told: the heartwarming, hilarious, sweet, devastating, tragic tale of a woman who one day dares to be free.” – Loud and Clear Reviews, Berlin International Film Festival 2024

Winner – FIPRESCI Jury Prize-Competition, Berlin International Film Festival 2024
Winner – Ecumenical Jury Prize, Berlin International Film Festival 2024

Please note that GFS is required to apply a commission on all tickets purchased by card to cover the transaction fees charged by the sales platform. However, tickets purchased with cash at the venue are not subject to this commission. Tickets paid by card at the venue will still incur the applicable fee.

Accessibility & Assistance
When booking your tickets, please let us know of any special requirements so we can make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you book online, phone +353 (0) 91 565 886 or email nunsisland@galwayartscentre.ie to let us know of any special requirements.