The President's Cake
Synopsis
While people across 1990’s Iraq struggle to survive, 9-year-old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President’s birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour, and sugar. Accompanied by her grandmother, her loyal friend Saeed, and her pet rooster Hindi, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way.
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-04
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Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
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
Abdelkarim Jasim
Malik
Maytham Mreidi
Saeed's Father
Nadia Rashak
Saeed's Mother
Ali Khalaf
Clothing Seller
Mahmoud Mazen Lazen
Bus Driver's Assistant
Aqeel Wadi
Police Captain's Assistant
Ali Saddam Najem
Drawing Officer
Mohammad Qasem
Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hasan Hadi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hasan Hadi
- Original Title
- The President's Cake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features, Working Barn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hasan Hadi
Hasan Hadi
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Andu Radu
Leah Chen Baker, Eric Roth, Marielle Heller, Robina Riccitiello, Josh Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Hasan Hadi
Director
Hasan Hadi
Writer
Leah Chen Baker
Producer
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Director of Photography
Andu Radu
Editor
Anamaria Țecu
Production Design
Marwan Naghway
Stunt Coordinator
Justin Zurrow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The President's Cake
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What is The President's Cake about?
While people across 1990’s Iraq struggle to survive, 9-year-old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President’s birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour, and sugar. Accompanied by her grandmother, her loyal friend Saeed, and her pet rooster Hindi, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way.
Who directed The President's Cake?
The President's Cake was directed by Hasan Hadi.
Who stars in The President's Cake?
The principal cast of The President's Cake includes Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj, Muthanna Malaghi.
When was The President's Cake released and how long is it?
The President's Cake was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did The President's Cake make at the box office?
The President's Cake grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The President's Cake?
The President's Cake holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).