The President's Cake
2025105 min12AUS
Directed by Hasan Hadi
With Banin Ahmad Nayef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj, Muthanna Malaghi
Synopsis
In 1990s Iraq, it's 'draw day', 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 baking duties. 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.
The President's Cake is showing at 4 London cinemas with 10 upcoming screenings.
Upcoming Screenings(10)
The Lexi Cinema
Kensal Rise
Institute of Contemporary Arts
St James's
Cine Lumiere
South Kensington
The David Lean Cinema
Croydon