Global Flicks: The President's Cake

Set in 1990s Iraq, The President’s Cake follows 9-year-old Lamia, who is tasked with baking a birthday cake for Saddam Hussein, a mandatory tribute with serious consequences for failure. As shortages and uncertainty grip her community, Lamia embarks on a determined quest to find the ingredients she needs. Blending suspense, humor and heart, this coming-of-age story offers a poignant glimpse into childhood under an oppressive regime.

Awards:
• 2025 Cannes Film Festival Winner – Director’s Fortnight Audience Award
• 2025 Cannes Film Festival Winner – Golden Camera

The President’s Cake
Director: Hasan Hadi

Iraq | Drama, 2025
1h, 45m | Arabic