For Iraqi Hussein Hadi... "The President's Cake" wins the Golden Camera at Cannes

Iraqi director Hassan Hadi won the Camera d'Or award for his film "The President's Cake" at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, marking the closing ceremony of one of the world's most important cinematic events.

Movie Story: A Cake for the President's Birthday Set in the 1990s, during the rule of the late President Saddam Hussein, the film tells the story of nine-year-old Lamia, who lives with her grandmother in the marshlands of southern Iraq amidst difficult living conditions. Her life is turned upside down when schools are forced to send cakes to celebrate the president's birthday.

A new imprint for Iraqi cinema The film is one of the most prominent Iraqi entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival, reflecting the efforts of a new generation of independent filmmakers in Iraq. For the first time, the festival also featured an Iraqi pavilion within the accompanying film market, marking an additional achievement for Iraqi art.

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A sudden power outage doesn't stop the party. Southeastern France, including Cannes, was hit by a sudden power outage on Saturday. However, festival organizers confirmed that the closing ceremony would not be affected, and the events proceeded as planned.

Robert De Niro honored with an honorary Palme d'Or At the festival's opening on May 13, international star Robert De Niro was honored with an Honorary Palme d'Or in recognition of his long and distinguished career. The award was presented by Leonardo DiCaprio, marking 14 years since De Niro chaired the festival's jury in 2011.