Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù ('Slow Horses', 'Gangs of London') leads the semi-autobiographical film, the debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr. that will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Director Akinola Davies Jr. poses for a portrait photograph for the film 'My Father's Shadow' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 19, 2025.

In his debut 'My Father's Shadow,' playing at Cannes Film Festival, director Akinola Davies Jr. announces himself as a major talent.

Sopé Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr.’s Directorial Debut, ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ Set in Lagos The film follows Remi and Akin, two young brothers, who spend a gift of a day with their ...

“My Father’s Shadow” opens with a reverie that mixes scenes from the natural world —flies buzzing, ants swarming, wind blowing — with two young boys, ages 8 and 11 (brothers Godwin Egbo ...

The first Nigerian film in Cannes’ official selection, “My Father’s Shadow” is produced by Rachel Dargavel of “Poor Things” outfit Element Pictures and Funmbi Ogunbanwo for Lagos-based ...

My Father’s Shadow opens on scenes of them playing like kids you might find in any neighborhood in any country. But they are about to embark on a journey that will be a life-changing memory for ...