My Father's Shadow
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| Directed by | Akinola Davies Jr. |
| Written by | Wale Davies Akinola Davies Jr. |
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| Cinematography | Jermaine Edwards |
| Edited by | Omar Guzmán Castro |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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| Budget | $3.4 million |
| Box office | $480,346 |
My Father's Shadow is a 2025 drama film directed by Akinola Davies Jr., in his feature length film debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Wale Davies. Starring Sope Dirisu, it follows a family reunion during the 1993 Nigerian election. It was theatrically released in Nigeria on 19 September 2025 by FilmOne Entertainment.
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May, becoming the first Nigerian film to be selected for the festival's Official Selection. It won the Special Mention for the Caméra d'Or.
My Father's Shadow was critically acclaimed, receiving numerous awards and nominations, including a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut, a British Independent Film Award and two Gotham Independent Film Award. It was also selected as the UK's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.