A semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian metropolis Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home. Directed by BIFA Best Director Winner Akinola Davies Jr., MY FATHER’S SHADOW captures, through a child’s eyes, a moment of profound historical upheaval - when everything is on the verge of change. MY FATHER’S SHADOW is in Irish Cinemas from Friday, February 6th. For your chance to win, simply fill in the form below.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2026 11:09 UTC