The Hollywood Reporter

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 estranged father Folarin (played by Dìrísù). By Lily Ford Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (His House, Gangs of London) is ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Two Boys and Their Dad Wander Through Lagos in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive First Look)

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. By Lily Ford The ...
Variety

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: Nigeria’s First Ever Cannes Selection Marks a Miraculous Gem of Autofiction

“My Father’s Shadow” pulls off a miraculous, double-edged feat with a rather simple structure. The film, written by brothers Akinola and Wale Davies and directed by the former, spans one day in the ...
Variety

Oscars: U.K. Submits ‘My Father’s Shadow’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)

“My Father’s Shadow” has been selected as the U.K.’s official Oscar submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards. The feature debut of Akinola Davies Jr. and from Mubi, Element ...