Akinola Davies Jr.
Akinola Davies Jr. is a talented Nigerian filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling and direction. He has garnered attention for his ability to weave personal and cultural narratives into his films, often exploring complex themes that resonate with a global audience. His latest work, 'My Father’s Shadow,' is set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant achievement for both his career and the Nigerian film industry.
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Akinola Davies Jr’s speech included the phrase 'Free Palestine' which was cut by the BBC.
The dust has not yet settled on the Baftas N-word row. This is why | Baftas 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Akinola Davies Jr. shouted 'Free Palestine!' during the Bafta ceremony.
With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Akinola Davies Jr. directed In My Father’s Shadow, focusing on a father-son relationship.
Luxembourg City Film Festival 2026
Luxembourg· 2026-02-23
Akinola Davies Jr wins the Bafta for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer.
Aesop’s fable, Kylie’s Jammie Dodger and ‘the prettiest girl in the room’: the best quotes from the 2026 Baftas | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Akinola Davies Jr won the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer.
One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners at Baftas, as I Swear’s Robert Aramayo takes best actor | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Akinola Davies Jr won the outstanding British debut Bafta for his film My Father’s Shadow.
I Swear’s Robert Aramayo had Bafta’s feelgood moment, but the night belonged to Paul Thomas Anderson | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Akinola Davies Jr.'s film 'My father’s shadow' won the Tanit d’argent in the same competition.
Festival du film africain de Louxor: deux films tunisiens en compétition officielle
Tunisia· 2026-02-15
Akinola Davies Jr. explores themes of masculinity and fatherhood in his debut film 'La sombra de mi padre'.
Los padres ausentes y arrepentidos inundan las salas de cine: cómo contar la paternidad hoy | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2026-02-08
Akinola Davies Jr.'s film 'My father's shadow' won the Youth Jury's Draken Prize.
Norskt charterdrama hyllas på Göteborgs filmfestival
Sweden· 2026-02-01
Akinola Davies Jr is the director of 'My Father’s Shadow'.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026: 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' lead; see FULL LIST of nominations inside |
India· 2026-01-27
Akinola Davies Jr. directed MY FATHER'S SHADOW, which featured Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : palmarès de la 22ᵉ édition
Morocco· 2025-12-07
Akinola Davies Jr. directed 'My Father’s Shadow', which follows a father and his sons during an electoral crisis.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : une sélection officielle de 82 films représentant 31 paysMorocco· 2025-11-10
Akinola Davies Jr. directed the film that received a special mention.
Un simple accident de Jafar Panahi remporte la Palme d’Or – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-25
Akinola Davies Jr received a special mention from the Camera d’Or jury for My Father’s Shadow.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-24
Akinola Davies Jr. directed 'My Father’s Shadow,' which received positive reviews.
Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or for ‘It Was Just an Accident’ as Cannes draws curtains on a starry and divisive year
United States· 2025-05-24
Akinola Davies Jr. received a special mention for 'My father shadows'.
« Un simple accident » de Jafar Panahi remporte la Palme d’Or – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-24
Akinola Davies Jr directed the drama My Father’s Shadow, which follows two boys in Lagos, Nigeria.
Lismore flood trauma explored in emotional new documentary
Australia· 2025-05-06
Akinola Davies Jr directed 'My Father's Shadow', the first Nigerian film selected at Cannes.
78e édition du festival de Cannes : Des films reflets de notre époque et de ses contrastesTunisia· 2025-04-12
Akinola Davies Jr. co-wrote and directed the film 'My Father’s Shadow'.
Nigerian film 'My Father’s Shadow' to premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Nigeria· 2025-04-12
