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Iraq's 'The President’s Cake' Wins at Cannes

5/26/2025

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Iraq's groundbreaking film, "The President’s Cake," directed by Hasan Hadi, made its debut at Cannes, capturing both the Audience Award and Camera d’Or. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Iraq, it tells the poignant story of young Lamia's quest for cake ingredients, weaving together humor and tragedy to highlight the resilience of childhood amid adversity.

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Iraq's groundbreaking film, "The President’s Cake," directed by Hasan Hadi, made its debut at Cannes, capturing both the Audience Award and Camera d’Or. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Iraq, it tells the poignant story of young Lamia's quest for cake ingredients, weaving together humor and tragedy to highlight the resilience of childhood amid adversity.