Iranian Directors Face Travel Ban Over Controversial Film Premiere at Berlinale
'My Favourite Cake' challenges Iran's censorship, depicting women's lives beyond mandatory hijab laws, as filmmakers hope for change in Iranian cinema.
- Iranian filmmakers Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam face a travel ban, preventing them from attending the Berlinale premiere of their film 'My Favourite Cake'.
- The film, shot during the Woman Life Freedom protests, depicts Iranian women without headscarves and addresses themes of loneliness and freedom, challenging Iran's strict censorship.
- The directors dedicated the premiere to Iranian women leading the protests, aiming to depict the reality of their lives beyond the restrictions of mandatory hijab laws.
- Facing potential legal consequences for their work, the filmmakers express hope that their film will eventually be shown in Iran, symbolizing a new era for Iranian cinema.
- 'My Favourite Cake' explores the life of a lonely widow seeking companionship, reflecting broader themes of isolation and the pursuit of happiness.
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