Park Glimmer: A Cake for the President

Open-Air Movie Theater in

Kennedy Park On September 4, 26, the popular “Parkflimmern” open-air movie series kicks off with the film “A Cake for the President.”

Iraq, April 1991. Longtime dictator Saddam Hussein turns 64, and for his birthday, teachers loyal to the regime ensure that a cake must be baked in schools for public celebrations. The choice falls on 9-year-old Lamia, who lives in poverty with her grandmother. The fact that the raging Second Gulf War is making food scarce and expensive complicates the task of baking a cake for the president. The grandmother and Lamia have only two days left. Together with the rooster Hindi, they set out to find the ingredients in the city. There, their classmate Saeed—who is also supposed to get fruit in town—helps them. An adventurous quest begins. The film is told from the perspective of children who are growing up amid war and corruption and know how to navigate these circumstances.

The screening begins at 8:15 p.m. Admission is free. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. A perfect way to end the summer for all movie fans! The open-air cinema is organized in cooperation with Wegweiser in the Aachen region.
The event will be canceled in case of severe weather.