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The President's Cake

The President's Cake

It’s “draw day” across Iraq, 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 president’s cake. 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.

Release DateDecember 26, 2025
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe President's Cake
Runtime1h 42min
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LanguageArabic
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesTPC FilmMaiden Voyage PicturesMissing Piece FilmsSpark FeaturesWorking Barn Productions