As a film critic with a deep-rooted passion for cinema that transcends borders and political climates, I find myself deeply moved by the harrowing tale of Iranian directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha. Their latest work, “My Favourite Cake,” is not just a film, but a testament to their resilience and unwavering commitment to artistic freedom.
The Iranian filmmaking pair, Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, who were prevented from traveling to the Berlin Film Festival in February to debut their movie “My Favourite Cake”, have since faced multiple travel restrictions following the return of their passports by Iranian officials.
Previously, Moghaddam, a Swedish-Iranian individual, had planned to travel to Sweden for a family visit and the Swedish debut of “My Favourite Cake”. However, her journey was halted last week.
Moghaddam shared on Instagram that her passport was taken away at Tehran’s airport, and she was told that she and Behtash Sanaeeha would not be allowed to leave Iran again.
Moghaddam mentioned that this incident occurred “just a week past when our passports were returned to us,” and “solely after I had obtained tickets, covered the departure charges, and numerous additional costs which unfortunately turned out to be wasted.
In the article, Moghaddam expressed her struggle in understanding why they were allowed to keep their passports after it seemed they had no intention of letting them depart.
In the post, the director questions if there might be an ulterior motive behind causing mental and psychological distress. Later, she criticizes the newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian.
It’s plainly obvious to any reasonable Iranian that you and your allies are not this nation’s kindred spirits or allies,” she stated. “Your fundamentalist counterparts, at least, don’t feign or pretend to be anything more than they are. You can’t guide a society towards progress and change by deceit; instead, you submerge it in the quagmire of hypocrisy.
Pezeshkian, self-proclaimed as a reformist and a progressive figure, assumed presidency in July, succeeding the late conservative clergyman Ebrahim Raisi who met his end in a helicopter crash previously.
“My Preferred Dessert,” revolves around a 70-year-old lady residing in Tehran, who rekindles her romantic journey following her husband’s demise and daughter’s departure to Europe. This novel has sparked debate in Iran due to its portrayal of a woman without the traditional hijab, as well as scenes depicting people consuming alcohol and dancing.
The movie, previously distributed extensively by Totem Films of France, is now being released in multiple European nations, including the U.K. “My Favourite Cake” was jointly produced by Filmsazan Javan from Iran, Caractères Productions from France, Hobab from Sweden, and Watchmen Productions from Germany.
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2024-09-18 11:46