Movie
The President's Cake
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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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The President's Cake
Cast
Baneen Ahmed NayyefLamiaCredits
- Directed by
- Hasan Hadi
- Written by
- Hasan Hadi
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $4.1K
Production
Maiden Voyage PicturesUnited States
Missing Piece FilmsUnited States
Spark FeaturesUnited States
Working Barn ProductionsUnited States
