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The President's Cake movie

🎬 Title: The President’s Cake

Story: Set in the 1990s in Iraq, the narrative unfolds on ‘draw day,’ a day when schools pick students to contribute items for mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein’s birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia, who lives in the historic marshes with her lively grandmother, Bibi, learns clever tactics from Bibi to dodge the baking duties. However, when Musa, the stern teacher, calls out Lamia’s name for the formidable task of creating the birthday cake, she finds herself without an option but to comply. Declining could lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment or worse.

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📅 Release date: 2025-12-26

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 45m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Hasan Hadi

✍️ Writer: Hasan Hadi

🌍 Countries: United States of America

🏢 Production companies: TPC Film, Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features, Working Barn Productions

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $4,084

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👥 Cast: Banin Ahmad Nayef (Lamia), Sajad Mohamad Qasem (Saeed), Waheed Thabet Khreibat (Bibi), Rahim AlHaj (Jasim), Muthanna Malaghi (Muthanna), Ahmad Qasem Saywan (Musa), Thaer Salem (Majdi), Fatima Abouharoon (Rahma), Mohammed Rheimeh (Izzat), Rokia Alwadi (Hiyam)

Editor’s note: The President’s Cake (2025) effectively embraces its Drama roots while steering clear of clichés. Director Hasan Hadi presents a tightly woven narrative, prioritizing character development over superficial flair. The performances from Banin Ahmad Nayef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, and Waheed Thabet Khreibat are refreshingly authentic and unpretentious. The 1 hour and 45-minute runtime is perfectly aligned with the story’s pacing. If this concept resonates with you, it’s worth adding to your watchlist.

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