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Iraq Girl's Saddam Cake Quest Amid Sanctions
11 Feb
Summary
- A nine-year-old girl is tasked with baking a cake for Saddam Hussein.
- She navigates early 90s Iraq under sanctions, seeking rare ingredients.
- The journey involves encounters with diverse and sometimes dangerous characters.
In early 1990s Iraq, a young girl named Lamia is assigned by her teacher the daunting task of baking a birthday cake for Saddam Hussein. This mission unfolds against the backdrop of severe international sanctions, making the acquisition of essential baking ingredients an immense challenge.
Lamia, aided by her grandmother Bibi and friend Saeed, embarks on a determined shopping expedition through the city. Their journey is complicated by the pervasive presence of Saddam's imagery and the everyday struggles of wartime. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, some helpful and others unsettling, highlighting the difficult circumstances faced by citizens.
The film, executive produced by Hollywood figures, captures Lamia's resourceful spirit as she navigates these obstacles. The narrative culminates in the cake-tasting, an event of unexpected importance within the story's context, underscoring the resilience and determination of its young protagonist.
