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In Cannes Premiere ‘The President’s Cake,’ a 9-Year-Old Is Forced to Tribute Saddam Hussein on His Birthday — Watch Clip
Cannes: Marielle Heller and Eric Roth executive-produce Hasan Hadi's 1990s-set sales title, premiering in Directors' ...
‘The President’s Cake’ Review: First-Time Iraqi Director Hasan Hadi Delivers One Of The Fest’s Genuine Gems – Cannes Film Festival
A review of Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight entry The President's Cake which is the first film from Iraq ...
‘The President’s Cake’ Review: An Iraqi Schoolgirl’s Odyssey Among Grown-ups Is a Tragicomic Gem
Iraq and premiering in Directors’ Fortnight, Hasan Hadi’s debut feature revolves around a third-grader on a mission to ...
Hasan Hadi, Director of ‘The President’s Cake,’ on the Journey of Making Iraq’s First Film at Cannes
Iraqi director Hasan Hadi’s debut feature, “The President’s Cake,” which screens in Directors’ Fortnight, is the first film ...
After a cat’s quinceañera went viral, strangers donated thousands to a pet shelter
The teenager, wearing a gold dress and a silver crown, entered her birthday party in a small white Bentley. Bubbles flew into ...
‘The President’s Cake’ Review: Hasan Hadi’s Poignant Realist Fable Follows Two Schoolchildren Under Saddam Hussein’s Regime
Cannes: In his debut feature, Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi wisely prioritizes character and story, letting brutal dictatorship ...
11-year-old celebrates birthday with Tony Cavalier cake
An 11-year-old in Milton had her wish come true with a Tony Cavalier-themed birthday cake. Sophie Turner celebrated her 11th ...
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‘The President’s Cake review’: Quinzaine crowd-pleaser is set in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq
It may contain fairy-tale ingredients, including a risky lottery, a pet cockerel confidante and children on a mission, but ...
I threw myself a birthday party and only three people turned up – there were empty tables everywhere, I’m so embarrassed
A FASHION entrepreneur has revealed the mortifying moment only three people turned up at her birthday party – leaving empty ...
‘Left-Handed Girl’ Review: Sean Baker Edits and Co-Writes ‘Tangerine’ Producer Shih-Ching Tsou’s Kaleidoscopic Solo Directing Debut
Cannes: Sean Baker collaborator Shih-Ching Tsou makes her vibrant solo directing effort 'Left-Handed Girl,' produced and ...
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“Heal My Inner Child”: Woman Hosts Barbie-Themed 21st Birthday Party, SA Warmed
A young South African lady from Johannesburg threw herself a Barbie-themed party for her 21st birthday. Mzansi was stunned by the celebration on TikTok.