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My Father's Shadow
2025
Akinola Davies
2025·United Kingdom, 
Nigeria, 
Ireland
United Kingdom, Nigeria, IrelandAward tierSilver
Metascore
Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.
Cast
Efòn Wini·Sope Dirisu·Godwin Egbo·Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Producers
Ama Ampadu·Rachel Dargavel·Akinola Davies·Wale Davies·Moya De Young
Languages
EnglishyorMajor Awards
3 wins · 3 nominations
Wins (3)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (2025)
Golden Camera - Special Mention
Akinola Davies
Best Director
Gotham Awards (2025)
Outstanding Lead Performance
Sope Dirisu
Gotham Awards (2025)
Breakthrough Director
Akinola Davies
Nominations (3)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (2025)
Golden Camera
Akinola Davies
Best Picture
British Independent Film Awards (2025)
Best British Independent Film
Funmbi OgunbanwoRachel DargavelAkinola DaviesWale Davies
Critics' Awards
Cannes Film Festival (2025)
Un Certain Regard Award
Akinola Davies