The Last Pancake

Amanda arrives at The Last Pancake cafe in the early stages of recovery from an eating disorder. Amanda’s intimidated by the menu of delicious options that she has denied herself during her period of extreme restriction. Her heart pounds as she builds up to ordering from the friendly Waitress, Martha. Martha puts her at ease, reassuring her that ‘Women who come here have the hearts and stomachs of Kings’. During her reunion with her appetite, she learns that connecting with her inner-child can help her overcome fear.

Topics Covered

Eating Disorders

Content Heads Up

Depictions of eating and a stomach digesting, themes of food and appetite

Representation

White, Woman / female

Film Style

Drama

Filmmaker

Ruby Phelan

Ruby Phelan is a multi-award winning Writer-Director for Film & TV & Author-Illustrator. Her latest short film THE WOMAN IN THE WARDROBE has toured across the globe at countless BIFA qualifying film festivals and partnered with the United Nations.

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A white bowl filled with a reddish-orange liquid, likely a soup or sauce, sits on a wooden surface, with a hand holding a knife cutting into the contents of the bowl.

About Eating Disorders

The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table, enjoying a meal and conversation. The foreground shows plates, glasses, and various dishes on the table, while the background features framed artwork and other decorative elements, suggesting a cozy and intimate setting.

Drama