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Director Hasan Hadi talks about his debut film 'The President's Cake'

NPR | By Leila Fadel
Published February 26, 2026 at 4:41 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel interviews writer-director Hasan Hadi about his debut film "The President's Cake," Iraq's official submission for the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. Opening in select theaters on February 6, 2026, and expanding nationwide on February 27, 2026.

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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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