'My Father's Shadow' is a poignant film by Akinola and Wale Davies, inspired by their experiences of losing their father at a young age. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, this project, which took over a decade to create, imagines a day spent with their father. Set in 1993 Lagos, it reflects on familial connections and grief. The film is also noted for being the first Nigerian film included in Cannes' official selection, marking a significant moment for Nigerian cinema at the festival.
My Father's Shadow, which is playing in the Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section, pays tribute to the father the Davies brothers hardly knew in a shattering father-son tale.
With zero context, Wale sent me a script he had written, and Akinola reacted emotionally to the idea of spending a day with their father, culminating in this important film.
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