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The President's Cake(2026)

7.41h 46mDrama

Directed by Hasan Hadi

Written by Hasan Hadi

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While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, Saddam Hussein requires each school in the country to prepare a cake to celebrate his birthday. Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen among her classmates. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake or face the consequences.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Revenue
$4,084

Trailers & Videos

Teaser · A schoolgirl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein in THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE [Subtitled]

Teaser · Official Teaser [Subtitled]

Clip · Extended Preview

Clip · Clip - Lamia and Saeed at a Bar

Clip · BIFF2025 Trailer | The President's Cake | A Window on Asian Cinema

Featurette · "Through Young Eyes" with Writer-Director Hasan Hadi

Featurette · Screenwriter and playwright Laith Elzubaidi reviews THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE

Featurette · Dalia Al-Dujaili on THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE

Featurette · Director Hasan Hadi on working with non-actors for THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE

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