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The Presidents Cake is a powerful debut film from director Hasan Hadi, set in 1990s Iraq during Saddam Husseins rule. The story revolves around a young orphan girl, Lamia, who embarks on a mission to bake a cake for her schools birthday celebration amidst poverty and political tension. The film boasts a fresh performance from its young lead, alongside captivating visuals and a poignant critique of forced loyalty and cult politics. Critics have hailed it as a quiet masterpiece, set to release in cinemas on April 2nd from Rialto Distribution.

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