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The President's Cake

Name: The President's Cake
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-01-22
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj, Muthanna Malaghi

2026 1h 46m 7.4 rated Drama

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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Starring

Baneen Ahmed Nayyef Lamia Sajad Mohamad Qasem Saeed Waheed Thabet Khreibat Bibi Rahim AlHaj Jasim Muthanna Malaghi Muthanna Ahmad Qasem Saywan Musa

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Director

Hasan Hadi

Studios

Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features, Working Barn Productions

Release

2026-01-22

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About The President's Cake

The President's Cake is a 2026 movie in the Drama space directed by Hasan Hadi and starring Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.