Question 1

What historical event forms the backdrop of My Father's Shadow?

Accepted Answer

The film is set during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, as two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father amid political unrest.

Question 2

Which festivals featured My Father's Shadow in 2025?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Cannes, Chicago International, International Film Festival of India, Karlovy Vary, BFI London, São Paulo, and Toronto International Film Festivals.

Question 3

Who plays the character Folarin in My Father's Shadow?

Accepted Answer

Sope Dirisu portrays Folarin in the film.

Question 4

What awards did My Father's Shadow receive in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards at the BAFTA Awards, European Film Awards, and London Critics Circle Film Awards in 2026.

Question 5

How does the film depict the father's experience in Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The father's daily struggles are shown as political unrest threatens the family's journey home, while the brothers witness the city's magnitude.

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