THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE
While people struggle daily to survive under sanctions in Saddam's Iraq, nine-year-old Lamia must use her wits to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake to celebrate President Saddam Hussein's birthday or face the consequences—prison or death.
DETAILS
Director: Hasan Hadi
Script : Hasan Hadi
Country: Irak, SUA, Qatar
Awards: 2025 Cannes Film Festival – “Caméra d'Or” – for Best First Feature, and “Directors’ Fortnight Audience” Awards
YEAR:
2025
RUNTIME:
1h42’
SECTION:
COMPETITION
SCREENING:
SUNDAY 21.09 / 18:30 / CINEMA MUZEUL ȚĂRANULUI
MONDAY 22.09 / 20:00 / CINEMATECA EFORIE