
The President's Cake
Directed by Hasan Hadi
Produced by Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films
A tragic, intimate portrait of a child forced to navigate an impossible task under a brutal dictatorship, where a birthday cake becomes a symbol of survival and loss.
While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, Saddam Hussein requires each school in the country to prepare a cake to celebrate his birthday. Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen among her classmates. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake or face the consequences.
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Questions people ask
Is The President's Cake sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is The President's Cake easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does The President's Cake end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The President's Cake scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The President's Cake violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The President's Cake
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The President's Cake
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The President's Cake, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The President's Cake, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The President's Cake, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































