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

Venue Box Office 5.30pm
Doors 6pm
Film 8pm

Duration 105mins

Access

Tickets

$24

Cheap Tuesdays All tickets $12

Film voucher packs Grab a pack for great value

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

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

Notes

Arabic with English subtitles
Rated M for Coarse Language
Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

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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Seating at the venue

Tickets are general admission, however like a lot of outdoor events some people use their own cushions or the Lotterywest Films blue cushions to save some seats while they go picnic. Please keep this in mind when picking a seat. If it's empty it's definitely free!

More information can be found in our FAQs.

Getting there

Somerville is accessible by car, public transport or bicycle.

Parking
UWA has many car parks patrons can access. Please refer to all signage in the car park for payments and duration. The closest car park to Somerville Auditorium, that does have access bays is:
Car Park 1 Located on the north side of the Recreation Centre Entry via Stirling Highway 5 x ACROD bays

Transport
Buses frequently travel past UWA along Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. Please refer to the Transperth website for details. Plan your journey with Transperth on their website or call their info line 13 62 13.

Cycling
There are bicycle racks located at the entrance to Somerville beside the Recreation Centre.

Access info

Getting around
Pick up and set down is available in UWA's Car Park 1. A bay is allocated for drop off on the eastern side of the car park.

Level access to venue from paved entry.
Venue flooring is a combination of paving and compact dirt.

Visual story
View the visual story of Somerville Auditorium here.

Seating
Our wheelchair seating has been relocated to better positions with prime viewing. If you need a hand locating the spots please speak to front of house.

Wheelchair seating is also available on the side of the auditorium. Speak to our lovely venue staff on arrival if you require assistance.

Hard back chairs are available on either side of the auditorium on the wings, at the front and the back.

Toilets
A universal access toilet is located in the foyer of the neighbouring Octagon Theatre. Additional accessible toilets are located in the Music building.

Audio
There is no audio loop available for performances in UWA Somerville Auditorium.

More Access information can be found here.