The President's Cake

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Released December 26, 2025

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 42m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The President's Cake


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • العربية (Arabic)

Production Companies

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    TPC Film

    United States

  • logo for Maiden Voyage Pictures

    Maiden Voyage Pictures

    United States

  • logo for Missing Piece Films

    Missing Piece Films

    United States

  • logo for Spark Features

    Spark Features

    United States

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