The President's Cake

Set against the backdrop of 1990s Iraq, 'The President's Cake' follows 9-year-old Lamia, who faces the daunting task of baking a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday amid war and scarcity. As her classmates are swept up in the celebration, Lamia must cleverly gather scarce ingredients to fulfill the school's mandate, all while navigating the challenges of life in a conflicted country. Her journey is a tale of resilience, creativity, and the innocence of childhood amid turmoil.

Director: Haidar Hakim, Hasan Hadi, Natalie Demerjian, Tania Khoury

Genre: Drama

Cast: Abdelkarim Jasim, Ahmad Hameed Ahmad, Ahmad Qasem Saywan, Ahmed Al-Hayali, Al-Hassan Adnan, Ali Khalaf, Ali Saddam Najem, Aqeel Al Shamri, Aqeel Wadi, Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Elaf Mohamed, Fatima Abouharoon