There’s Something Funny About Indie Releases This Weekend – Specialty Preview

'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie', 'By Design', 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die!' are fun new indie films opening with lauded 'My Father's Shadow'.

Deadline

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Trailer: Akinola Davies Jr.’s Personal Debut Sets Fatherhood Story In 1993 Nigerian Unrest
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‘My Father’s Shadow’ Trailer: Akinola Davies Jr.’s Personal Debut Sets Fatherhood Story In 1993 Nigerian Unrest

Following its Cannes premiere earlier this year, 'My Father's Shadow' has released the first trailer of its semi-autobiographical tale.

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‘Pillion’ Dominates BIFA Awards, ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Film

Harry Lighton’s sub/dom romance and ‘Warfare’ win four each, Myrid Carten’s doc ‘A Want in Her’ three, Akinola Davies Jr. is named best director for 'My Father's Shadow,' while the top acting honor goes to ‘I Swear’ star Robert Aramayo.

The Hollywood Reporter

Oscars: U.K. Submits ‘My Father’s Shadow’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/oscars-uk-submits-my-fathers-shadow-1236552259/

Oscars: U.K. Submits My Father’s Shadow for International Feature Race

Akinola Davies Jr.'s debut feature My Father’s Shadow — set and shot in Nigeria — has been submitted as the U.K. submission for the 98th Academy Awards

Variety

Yao Chen on Serving as Pingyao Jury Member, Championing Global Voices and Balancing Acting and Producing

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Yao Chen on Pingyao Jury Role, Producing Films and Acting Future

At Pingyao, Yao Chen reflects on serving as a Rossellini juror, the challenges facing cinema, her producing slate and plans to keep acting.

Variety

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: Nigeria’s First Ever Cannes Selection Marks a Miraculous Gem of Autofiction
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https://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/my-fathers-shadow-review-nigeria-cannes-1236402288/

'My Father's Shadow' Review: Nigeria's First Cannes Selection Is Miraculous

In his debut 'My Father's Shadow,' playing at Cannes Film Festival, director Akinola Davies Jr. announces himself as a major talent.

Variety

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: The First Nigerian Film to Premiere at Cannes Is a Beautifully Remembered Drama About a Fateful Day Trip Into Lagos
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https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/my-fathers-shadow-review-nigerian-film-1235123198/

'My Father's Shadow' Review: The First Nigerian Film to Play at Cannes

Akinola Davies Jr.'s feature debut stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as an absent father who takes his sons on a fateful day trip into Lagos.

IndieWire

Akinola Davies Jr. Directs the First Nigerian Film in Cannes’ Official Selection, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ — Watch Clip
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https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/cannes-my-fathers-shadow-clip-1235124196/

Cannes' 'My Father's Shadow' Is Festival's First Nigerian Film — Clip

Watch a clip from Akinola Davies Jr.'s 'My Father's Shadow,' the first Nigerian film programmed at Cannes.

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