The President's Cake

Mamlaket Al-Qasab

'A poignant realist fable.'

Indiewire

Lotterywest Films / Drama

Cannes Camera d’Or winning The President’s Cake is a rare film from Iraq and a humorous and poignant debut. Beautifully shot and acted, this playful fable is a timely and bittersweet tale of life under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein as seen through the eyes of a child.

Dates & Times

26 Jan – 1 Feb
Mon – Sun

Doors 6pm
Film 8pm

Duration 105mins

Access

Tickets

$24

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Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Godroo/Crawley WA 6009

Notes

  • Arabic with English subtitles
  • CTC
  • Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
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Cannes Camera d’Or winning The President’s Cake is a rare film from Iraq and a humorous and poignant debut. Beautifully shot and acted, this playful fable is a timely and bittersweet tale of life under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein as seen through the eyes of a child.

'From the pastoral beauty of its opening sequence to the gut punch of its last, Hadi’s film is an exceptional screen debut.'
The Hollywood Reporter

More info

Winner Caméra d'Or 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Director's Fortnight Audience Award

Iraq / USA / Qatar

Director Hasan Hadi
Screenwriter Hasan Hadi
Cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Cast Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj
Editor Andu Radu
Distributor/Sales Agent Rialto Films

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