Paris-based film production company Totem Films has recently sealed several lucrative sales ahead of the premieres of their highly anticipated films at the Berlinale film festival. The films, 'My Favourite Cake' and 'Crossing,' have generated significant interest from distributors and are set to captivate audiences around the world.
'My Favourite Cake,' directed by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, has garnered attention with its compelling storyline. The film has been acquired by various distributors, including Cherry Pickers for Benelux, Camera for Denmark, Arizona for France, Triart for Sweden, Cineworx for Switzerland, and BIR for Turkey. This heartwarming tale centers on seventy-year-old Iranian woman Mahin, who decides to break free from her solitary routine and reinvigorate her love life. Unexpectedly, a chance encounter leads to an unforgettable evening that changes her life forever. The film marks a triumphant return to the Berlinale competition lineup for Moghaddam and Sanaeeha, following the success of their previous work, 'Ballad of a White Cow,' which received critical acclaim and was showcased at various prestigious film festivals worldwide. Totem Films, known for their excellent distribution network and industry expertise, has successfully sold 'My Favourite Cake' to over 40 distributors.
