The Cakemaker

The Cakemaker

Directed by Ofir Raul Graizer

Produced by Laila Films, film base berlin

2017113 min7.0 / 10

A melancholic, morally complex drama about grief, deception, and unexpected human connection, set against the backdrop of religious and cultural tension in Jerusalem.

Thomas, a young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business visits in Berlin. When Oren dies in a car crash in Israel, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking for answers regarding his death. Under a fabricated identity, Thomas infiltrates the life of Anat, his lover’s newly widowed wife, who owns a small Café in downtown Jerusalem. Thomas starts to work for her, creating German cakes and cookies that bring her Café to life. Thomas finds himself involved in Anat’s life in a way far beyond his anticipation. To protect the truth he will stretch his lie to a point of no return.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Cakemaker sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Cakemaker violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does The Cakemaker end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Cakemaker easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Cakemaker scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Cakemaker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cakemaker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cakemaker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cakemaker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cakemaker, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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