The President's Cake
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Wed 24 Jun 2026 , 7.30pm
Tickets €7.50 / €6 conc
Main Auditorium
1990s. International sanctions against Iraq have resulted in soaring prices, food shortages and hardship for most citizens. Despite this, President Saddam Hussein declares that every Iraqi must mark his birthday with a cake.
Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is selected in a lottery at school for the “honour” of making the cake. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients and prepare the mandatory cake and must travel to the city to source the precious ingredients.
Written & Directed by: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Waheeda Thabet, and Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Important Information
Duration 105 mins
Age guideline: Cert: 12A
Language: In Arabic with English subtitles
Enjoy Draíocht's 4K HD Surround Sound Cinema Experience
Tickets €7.50 / €6 conc
Main Auditorium
1990s. International sanctions against Iraq have resulted in soaring prices, food shortages and hardship for most citizens. Despite this, President Saddam Hussein declares that every Iraqi must mark his birthday with a cake.
Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is selected in a lottery at school for the “honour” of making the cake. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients and prepare the mandatory cake and must travel to the city to source the precious ingredients.
Written & Directed by: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Waheeda Thabet, and Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Important Information
Duration 105 mins
Age guideline: Cert: 12A
Language: In Arabic with English subtitles
Enjoy Draíocht's 4K HD Surround Sound Cinema Experience
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Where is it happening?
Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Ireland Dublin 15, Ecco, Dublin, County Dublin, 15, Ireland
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