Overview

• ‘My Father’s Shadow’ is the first Nigerian film to be selected for Cannes’ official lineup, premiering in the Un Certain Regard section.
• The film, directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written with his brother Wale, explores a father’s relationship with his two sons during Nigeria’s 1993 election crisis.
• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars as the father, with breakout performances from Chibuike Marvellous Egbo and Godwin Egbo as his sons.
• Mubi has acquired theatrical rights for North America and the U.K., with The Match Factory managing international sales.
• The film has garnered praise for its emotional depth, universal themes of family and identity, and its historic significance for Nigerian cinema.