The President's Cake
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Synopsis
In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake Saddam Hussein's birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails.
In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake Saddam Hussein's birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails.
Reviews
“From the pastoral beauty of its opening sequence to the gut punch of its last, Hadi’s film is an exceptional screen debut, as perceptive as it is kinetic and, with one eye on the bombers overhead, brimming with life.”
— The Hollywood Reporter
“It’s a testament to Nayyef’s ingenuous performance and the mesmerising sense of place that the film is always compelling and sometimes bleakly funny, although there are no happy endings.”
— The Times (UK)
“There’s a terrific charm and sweetness in this debut from Iraqi film-maker Hasan Hadi.”
— Guardian
Movie Information
Release Date
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
Duration
102 MIN
Language
Arabic and English with English Subtitiles
Rating
M
Director
Hasan Hadi
Genre
Drama, Foreign, Arthouse
Participating Cinemas
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Movie Information
Release Date
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
Duration
102 MIN
Language
Arabic and English with English Subtitiles
Rating
M
Director
Hasan Hadi
Genre
Drama, Foreign, Arthouse