My Father’s Shadow

My Father’s Shadow is about fathers and sons and myths and broken myths. The backdrop is the tumultuous Nigerian 1993 presidential election.  A father takes his boys to Lagos for what they think will be a day of fun.  To them their dad (Sope Dirisu) is larger than life, a myth they have created to give their lives meaning. In Lagos, they meet strange people and because the story is from the boys’ point of view, they often feel confused about what’s going on. Until they get the picture. Their father is up to something. He may be part of a rebel group and is awfully friendly with a beautiful woman. The boys’ innocence makes My Father’s Shadow emotionally deep and engaging, especially at the end when reality crashes into myth. The film won Special Mention at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is the UK’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards. Nigeria 2025 (94 minutes)

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