Heritage of War and Peace

Heritage of War and Peace

The President’s Cake Review: A Journey To Find Impossible Ingredients

Tariq Manshi's review for Heritage of War and Peace

Feb 07, 2026
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Some memories fade into the distant past, but for Iraqis who lived under Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime the scars remain etched into their minds.

In his debut film ‘The President’s Cake’ (2025), Hasan Hadi brings the paranoia of life under the dictator to the screen with striking clarity. Hadi’s film also captures the devastating impact UN sanctions had …

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