Hasan Hadi
Hasan Hadi is an emerging Iraqi filmmaker known for his poignant storytelling and cultural insights. His feature directorial debut, The President’s Cake, made history as the first film from Iraq to be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the struggles of a young girl in a politically oppressive environment during the early 1990s.
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Hasan Hadi is the director and writer of The President's Cake.
Heartfelt and ambitious Iraqi drama The President’s Cake is a true cinematic treat
Canada· 2026-02-26
Hasan Hadi is the Iraqi film-maker behind the debut film 'The President’s Cake'.
The President’s Cake review – sweet portrait of life in wartime Iraq builds to an explosive climax | Film
United Kingdom· 2026-02-11
Hasan Hadi was nominated for his film 'The President’s Cake'.
Paul Thomas Anderson gana el máximo premio del Sindicato de Directores de Hollywood
Honduras· 2026-02-08
Hasan Hadi is the filmmaker behind 'Le Gâteau du président', which tells the story of life under Saddam Hussein from a child's perspective.
Dans « Le Gâteau du président », le cinéaste Hasan Hadi raconte la vie sous Saddam Hussein, à hauteur d’enfant
France· 2026-02-04
Hasan Hadi is the director of Le Gâteau du président, which won the Caméra d’or at Cannes.
Les films à l’affiche : « The Mastermind », « A pied d’œuvre », « Le Gâteau du président »…France· 2026-02-04
Hasan Hadi's film 'The President’s Cake' won the Caméra d’Or.
La Palme de l’engagement – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-05-29
Hasan Hadi's film 'President's Cake' was recognized at the Cannes Film Festival.
Хто переміг на фестивалі в Каннах. Огляд УП
Ukraine· 2025-05-26
Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the Cannes Festival, won a top prize for his childhood adventure.
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-05-26
Hasan Hadi won the Camera d’Or for his debut film.
Palme d’Or: Adjudecat | adevarul.ro
Romania· 2025-05-25
Hasan Hadi won the Camera d’Or for 'The President’s Cake', the first Iraqi film to win at Cannes.
Cannes awards Palme d’Or to Iranian revenge drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’Canada· 2025-05-24
Hasan Hadi won the Camera d'Or for his film 'The President's Cake'.
Phim của Thư Kỳ thắng giải đặc biệt tại Cannes 2025
Vietnam· 2025-05-24
Hasan Hadi won the award for Best Debut Film for 'The President’s Cake'.
Zlatna palma u Kanu iranskom reditelju i disidentu Džafaru Panahiju
Montenegro· 2025-05-24
Hasan Hadi won the Golden Camera for Best First Film for 'The President's Cake'.
78-ojo Kanų kino festivalio laureatai
Lithuania· 2025-05-24
Hasan Hadi's film La tarta del presidente won the Camera d'Or for best first feature.
El iraní Jafar Panahi gana la Palma de Oro en Cannes por una película que reivindica la humanidad y la compasión | Cultura
Spain· 2025-05-24
Hasan Hadi is the director of The President’s Cake, the first film from Iraq to play at Cannes.
At Cannes, Jennifer Lawrence and Joaquin Phoenix burn down the big screenCanada· 2025-05-18
