The 18 best war movies streaming on Netflix

The romantic World War II tragedy 'Atonement' joins Netflix's catalog. Plus, films about historical battles and modern ...
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Acclaimed Iraqi film explores Saddam Hussein's absurd birthday rituals

Once a thriving producer of films, Iraqi cinema is still struggling to recover from the chaos the country has endured over the last two decades. Only around 40 cinemas are estimated to still exist. "I ...

Bittersweet Iraqi film The President's Cake brings hope as war rages in the Middle East

Filmmaker Hasan Hadi had to bring flowers to school to celebrate Saddam Hussein’s birthday. That memory loosely informs his beautiful debut feature, The President’s Cake.
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‘The President's Cake' Director Hasan Hadi's Makes History With First-Ever Iraqi Title to Land on the International Feature Oscar Shortlist

When Iraqi helmer-writer Hasan Hadi nabbed the Golden Camera for best first feature at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with "The President's Cake," Iranian director Jafar Panahi, winner of the main ...
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Can Iraq’s Oscar submission spark a revival in the country’s film industry?

When Saddam Hussein was in power, the former Iraqi leader marked his birthday by demanding the entire population celebrate with him. In classrooms, children were selected to bake a cake – a dubious ...