The President's Cake

• Drama

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.

Director

Hasan Hadi

Released

22 January 2026

Studio

Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features, Working Barn Productions

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