Deadline.com

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: First Nigerian Film Selected For Competition Is A Moving Universal Story Of Fathers And Sons – Cannes Film Festival

It would be a historic and special moment just simply for the fact that Akinola Davies Jr.‘s debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, is the first film from Nigeria to be selected to play in the Cannes Film ...
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 ...
Variety

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Breakout Akinola Davies Jr. Makes History in Cannes With First Nigerian Selection

Sundance prizewinner and BAFTA nominee Akinola Davies Jr. is set to hit the Croisette with his buzzy debut feature “My Father’s Shadow,” a semi-autobiographical film featuring “Gangs of London” star ...
Deadline.com

‘My Father’s Shadow’, ‘Lost Land’ & ‘The President’s Cake’ Among Pingyao Film Festival’s Crouching Tigers Entries

'My Father's Shadow' was BFI funded. Cannes Film Festival China’s Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) has unveiled its full selection, including the titles for its Crouching Tigers competition ...
Observer

Screening at TIFF: Akinola Davies Jr.’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’

Cinematographer Jermaine Edwards’ thoughtful use of high-contrast celluloid yields a warm and detailed texture, like a living photograph.