My Father’s Shadow: Nigeria’s First Film at Cannes 🎬
Akinola Davies Jr.'s semi-autobiographical drama makes history as Nigeria’s first film in Cannes’ official selection, captivating audiences worldwide.

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Akinola Davies Jr.'s "My Father’s Shadow" makes history as Nigeria’s first-ever film in Cannes’ official selection. This semi-autobiographical drama, set during Nigeria’s political upheaval in 1993, explores masculinity, memory, and identity through the eyes of two young brothers. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News.
Edited & Researched by Shakeel Irshad
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“My Father’s Shadow”: How a Nigerian Family Drama Moved Cannes Audiences | AA1G
Nigeria Makes Cannes History with “My Father’s Shadow”
Akinola Davies Jr. Shines at Cannes with Personal Masterpiece
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Edited & Researched by Shakeel Irshad
#MyFathersShadow #Cannes2025 #AkinolaDavies #NigerianCinema #UnCertainRegard #SopeDirisu #AfricanStories #ComingOfAgeFilm #MubiOriginal #CannesFilmFestival #FilmDebut #PoliticalDrama #LagosStories #MasculinityInFilm #NigeriaAtCannes
“My Father’s Shadow”: How a Nigerian Family Drama Moved Cannes Audiences | AA1G
Nigeria Makes Cannes History with “My Father’s Shadow”
Akinola Davies Jr. Shines at Cannes with Personal Masterpiece
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Welcome to DRM News – your go-to source for breaking news and expert analysis on global affairs, showbiz, sports, AI, financial markets, and more. We believe that democracy dies in darkness, and we're committed to informing and educating you with unbiased, fact-based reporting.
At DRM News, we operate independently, without influence from corporations, advertisers, or governments. We cover the stories that matter – even the ones others avoid – because you deserve the truth.
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May 20, 2025
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