Sope Dirisu, known for roles in “His House” and “Gangs of London,” is slated to appear in Akinola Davies Jr.’s first feature film as a director, titled “My Father’s Shadow.” Streaming service Mubi has already acquired all North American rights to the movie.
Produced by Element Pictures in collaboration with Crybaby and Fatherland Productions, and penned by Wale Davies and Davies Jr., the film “My Father’s Shadow” narrates the story of siblings Remi and Akin, who embark on a unique day out with their long-absent father Folarin. They explore bustling Lagos for the first time together and witness the struggles their father faces to make ends meet. This narrative unfolds amidst the tumultuous 1993 presidential election results, which cast doubt on Folarin’s ability to safely return Remi and Akin home.
Bringing the deeply personal story of ‘My Father’s Shadow‘ to life in my native land, a tale that holds special significance for my brother Wale, who penned the script, is more than just a dream for me,” expressed Davies Jr., hoping that it would touch many others as well.
Working alongside the extraordinary talent, Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù, who breathed life into his character and elevated the script beyond expectations, has been an awe-inspiring journey. This collaboration has been made possible by the steadfast support of Eva Yates at BBC Film, Ama Ampadu at the BFI, my producers Rachel Dargavel at Element Pictures, and Funmbi Ogunbanwo at Fatherland Productions. I’m thrilled to give you a glimpse into a part of my hometown, a side rarely depicted on screen.
The film “My Father’s Shadow” was jointly produced by BBC Film and the BFI. The BFI is also responsible for part of its financing. The Match Factory manages global distribution rights. MUBI has already purchased all rights to screen this movie in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Turkey. The distributor’s plans for a theatrical release in North America, the UK, and Ireland will be announced in the upcoming months.
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2025-02-11 14:55