My Father's Shadow
Schedule
Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland W12D962 | Kildare, KE
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Whilst their mother is away in the village, young Nigerian bothers Remi and Akin are taken by surprise when their often-absent father Folarin arrives home. Their surprise turns into excitement when Folarin suggests that the brothers accompany him to Lagos for the day, as he needs to collect a long-overdue salary. The trip becomes a journey of discovery for the boys as they spend time with their father and become more aware of their country’s political unrest.Drawing loosely on his own experiences and co-written with his brother, this first feature from director Akinola Davies Jr. deftly explores themes of loss, memory, nostalgia and connected histories. My Father’s Shadow is an extraordinary debut and a powerful, poetic piece of cinema.
Directed by Akinola Davies Jr. | 94 mins | Cert 12A | Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba with English subtitles, and English
Screenings are presented in association with Access Cinema and Europa Cinemas.
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Where is it happening?
Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland W12D962, Riverbank, Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare, W12 D962, Ireland, KildareEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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