Screening - The Presidents Cake

(Iraq) 2025 Dir. H. Hadi – 105 min.

In1990’s Iraq 9-year old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President’s birthday.

In a landscape of fear and scarcity, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of ingredients.

Accompanied by her grandmother, her friend, and her rooster, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way.

Winner ‘Camera D’or’ Cannes Film Fest. 2025.