The President's Cake
2025-12-26
7.5
en 106mDrama
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
Writer
Hasan Hadi
Producer
Leah Chen Baker
Director of Photography
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Editor
Andu Radu
Production Design
Anamaria Țecu
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$4,084Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Maiden Voyage Pictures
- Missing Piece Films
- Spark Features
- Working Barn Productions
