My Father's Shadow
| My Father's Shadow | |
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| Directed by | Akinola Davies Jr |
| Screenplay by | Wale Davies Akinola Davies Jr |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
| Countries | United Kingdom Ireland Nigeria |
| Language | English |
My Father's Shadow is an upcoming film set in Nigeria in 1993, directed by Akinola Davies Jr, in his feature length film debut, from a script he co-wrote with Wale Davies. It is produced by Element Pictures and Fatherland Productions and was developed by BBC Film. It is starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù.
Premise
[edit]Set against the backdrop of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, two young brothers spend a day in Lagos with their estranged father.[1]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The film is produced by Element Pictures and directed by Akinola Davies Jr from a script he co-wrote with Wale Davies. It is produced in association with Crybaby and Fatherland Productions. It was developed by BBC Film, who were a co-financer, and the BFI. Producers are Rachel Dargavel for Element Pictures and Funmbi Ogunbanwo for Fatherland Productions.[2]
The cast is led by Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. The film was in post-production in February 2025 with principal photography having taken place on location in Lagos, Nigeria.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ford, Lily (February 11, 2025). "Sopé Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr.'s Directorial Debut, 'My Father's Shadow,' Set in Lagos". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 11, 2025). "Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr's Buzzy Feature Debut 'My Father's Shadow' For Element, BBC Film, BFI, Mubi & The Match Factory". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (February 11, 2025). "Sope Dirisu to Lead Akinola Davies Jr.'s 'My Father's Shadow' for Element Pictures, BBC Film, Mubi". Variety. Retrieved February 11, 2025.