The President's Cake
classified 12ASubtitled screening
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.
- The President's Cake on Fri 13 Feb 11:00 is an Elevenses screening. Get a free tea or filter coffee when you purchase a cake from the Café & Bar.