Omschrijving
During a sun-drenched day in the city of Lagos, two young brothers reconnect with their estranged father amidst the political unrest of the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. My Father’s Shadow is a tender, restrained film about family, absence and resilience, with strong child performances and haunting, poetic undertones. Through sharp cityscapes and subtle tension, the film further explores childhood innocence and absent parenthood in times of uncertainty. Akinola Davies’ semi-autobiographical debut film paints a poignant portrait of fatherhood and fractured dreams that will leave you in awe, and maybe even teary-eyed.
Duur
94 min.Gesproken taal
EnglishOndertiteling
EnglishGenres
DramaRegisseur
Akinola DaviesPremière
National premiereLocatie
Trianon 3Acteurs
Sope Dirisu, Efon WiniFirst Feature Competition
In the First Feature Competition, we present international filmmakers and their first feature-length films. These first features come from all over the globe and offer us a glimpse into a wide variety of cultures and film styles, all of which with the fresh vision of a new filmmaker. Discover rising talents and your future favorite directors today – at the Leiden International Film Festival.