My Father’s Shadow

Akinola Davies Jr.

Original title: My Father’s Shadow

A semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian capital Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home.

  • Duration: 94’
  • Production year: 2025
  • Country: GB, NG
  • Language: NG, YO, EN Subtitles: PT, EN

Upcoming sessions

Cannes Film Festival – Caméra D'Or – Special Mention, Un Certain Regard

Toronto Film Festival – Centrepiece

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