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Iraq's First Ever Director in Cannes Wins Best Feature Debut

Hasan Hadi, the first Iraqi filmmaker selected for Cannes, won the Camera d'Or prize for his debut feature film, The President's Cake, on Saturday.
He created the film to depict a childhood in early 1990s Iraq under crippling UN sanctions, reflecting the hardships faced during that period.
The story follows nine-year-old Lamia, who must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday to avoid being accused of disloyalty while she and her grandmother struggle to afford food.
After receiving his award, Hadi dedicated it to children everywhere who manage to experience love, friendship, and happiness despite facing war, sanctions, and oppressive regimes, and he also referenced the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The recognition highlights emerging Iraqi cinema and draws attention to children’s resilience amid conflict, while Hadi’s remarks underscore ongoing global suffering related to Middle Eastern conflicts.

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Iraq's first ever director in Cannes wins best feature debut

Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the prestigious Cannes Festival, on Saturday won a top prize for his childhood adventure under economic sanctions in "The President's Cake".

8 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Iraqi Director Hassan Hadi Won the Golden Camera at the Cannes Festival.

Iraqi director Hassan Hadi won the Golden Camera Award for his film, the President ' s cake, at the Cannes International Film Festival at its 78th session, which was distributed at the end of the festival ' s activities.

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Coming From Nigeria, Iraq and Chile, Three Nuggets Competing for the Golden Camera of the 78th Cannes Film Festival

This May 24th is to be awarded the Golden Camera of the Cannes Film Festival, which rewards a first feature film. This year, many young filmmakers have been invited to the Croisette, some of whom have come from new countries in competition. The opportunity to discover new writings, but also landscapes and faces never seen on a large screen. The proof with 的My Fathers Shadows, Nigeria, the Presidents Cake, Iraq and the Mysterious Regard of the Pi…

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