MY FATHER'S SHADOW
- 94 min
- United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ireland
- New Directors
- 12 years
- 3 Screenings
Set against the weight of its historical backdrop, this Nigerian story unfolds in the 1990s. Brothers Remi and Akin rarely get to accompany their father, but when Folarin must travel to Lagos, he brings them along. The boys carry savings meant for treats in the city, while their father – unpaid for six months – desperately tries to collect his salary. At the same time, Nigeria is plunged into political turmoil.
Read moreThis semi-autobiographical film by Akinola Davies Jr. is a personal portrait of how political instability disrupts communities and, above all, families. The backdrop is the crisis of June 1993, when Nigeria’s election was annulled – an event that still symbolizes lost democratic opportunity.
The result is a moving and beautifully crafted film that explores the relationship between father and sons with sensitivity and depth. Through its measured pacing and strong performances, the film captures childhood wonder and pain amid a politically volatile Nigeria.
Screenings
| Monday 02. march 18.45 | 18.45 | Prinsen 7 |
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| Thursday 05. march 14.30 | 14.30 | Prinsen 6 |
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| Saturday 07. march 13.30 | 13.30 | Prinsen 8 |
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Information
| Original title | MY FATHER'S SHADOW | |
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| Director | AKINOLA Davies Jr | |
| Year | 2025 | |
| Length | 94 min | |
| Country | United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ireland | |
| Language | English, yoruba | |
| Subtitles | engelsk | |
| Cast | SOPE DIRISU, GODWIN EGBO, CHIBUIKE MARVELOUS EGBO |
