(The President's Cake)

Content: In 1990s Iraq, it's 'draw day', when schools select students for the honour of bringing items to their mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein's birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia lives in the historic marshes with her spirited grandmother, Bibi. Before school, Bibi teaches Lamia clever tricks to avoid being chosen for the baking duties. However, when Musa, the authoritative teacher, calls Lamia's name for the most challenging task–the birthday cake–she has no choice but to accept. Refusing could mean imprisonment or even death.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

105 minutes

Year:

2025

Directors:

Hasan Hadi

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Production companies:

TPC Film,

Maiden Voyage Pictures,

Missing Piece Films,

Spark Features,

Working Barn Productions

Actors:

Lamia

Saeed

Bibi

Jasim

Muthanna

Crews:

Director

Writer

Producer

Director of Photography

Editor