Who directed the film "My Father's Shadow"?

The film "My Father's Shadow" was directed by Akinola Davies Jr., an up-and-coming filmmaker.

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Nigerian Film 'My Father's Shadow' Earns U.K. Oscar Nod

Q: What film has been selected to represent the U.K. at the Oscars?

The film "My Father's Shadow" has been selected to represent the U.K. at the 98th Academy Awards in the best international feature category.

Q: When did the film "My Father's Shadow" premiere?

The film "My Father's Shadow" premiered earlier this year in the Un Certain Regard competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it became Nigeria's first-ever official selection.

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Summary

'My Father's Shadow' selected as U.K.'s Oscar submission for best international feature
Film directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and premiered at Cannes in 2022
Story follows two young boys traveling with estranged father during 1993 Nigerian election crisis

Nigerian Film 'My Father's Shadow' Earns U.K. Oscar Nod

In a significant achievement, the film "My Father's Shadow" has been selected to represent the U.K. at the 98th Academy Awards in the best international feature category. Directed by the up-and-coming filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., the movie premiered earlier this year in the Un Certain Regard competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it became Nigeria's first-ever official selection.

"My Father's Shadow" is an intimate yet sweeping story that follows two young boys traveling with their estranged father from a small village in rural Nigeria to the bustling capital city of Lagos. This journey takes place against the backdrop of the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a moment of profound political upheaval and unrest. The film, which blends Yoruba, Naija-Pidgin, and English, has been praised for announcing Davies Jr. as a "major cinematic voice."