Directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeh have unfortunately been banned from attending the Berlin Film Festival this year, where their film 'My Favourite Cake' is premiering in competition. Despite their absence, actors Lily Farhadpour and Esmail Mehrabi delivered a poignant message from the directors during the film's press conference. A photo of the directors was set up alongside the empty seats, serving as a visual representation of their presence.
In a heartfelt letter, Moghaddam and Sanaeeh expressed their disappointment at being unable to witness the screening of a film they had dedicated three years of their lives to making. They compared their situation to that of parents forbidden from seeing their newborn child. However, they emphasized that they were not alone in their struggle.
