In a world where obedience is compulsory, a little girl must bake hope

Set in 1990s Iraq, this warm and sharply observed coming‑of‑age tale follows 12‑year‑old Lamia, who dreams of becoming a master baker. Tasked with finding the ingredients for an extravagant cake for the President’s birthday, she embarks humorous yet poignant odyssey through a city shaped by contradictions, resilience and unexpected kindness. With her grandmother and loyal pet cockerel by her side, Lamia encounters a cross-section of life under sanctions, in a film that blends neorealist charm, gentle satire and emotional depth.

Director: Hasan Hadi

Cast: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef , Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj

In Arabic with subtitles