How long is My Father's Shadow (2026)?

My Father's Shadow (2026) is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who is Folarin in My Father's Shadow (2026)?

Sope Dirisu plays Folarin in the film.

My Father's Shadow (2026)

Name: My Father's Shadow (2026)
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-02-06
Duration: 94

Opening Feb 6, 2026 NR 1 hr 34 min

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The UK’s Best International Feature Film entry to the 98th Academy Awards® and recipient of the Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes, Akinola Davis Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW is a poetic, tender portrait of father–son bonds. Framed by the political landscape of 1993 Lagos, the film follows a father and his two young sons as they journey into and around the vibrantly rendered Nigerian metropolis, quietly reckoning with their relationship while navigating a city on the precipice of democratic crisis. Brothers and collaborators Akinola Davis Jr. and Wale Davies bring us a groundbreaking feature debut – centering an award-winning performance by Sopé Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Gangs of London) – that reveals the profound depths of what families leave unspoken.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Feb 6, 2026
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How long is My Father's Shadow (2026)?: My Father's Shadow (2026) is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who directed My Father's Shadow (2026)?: Akinola Davies

Who is Folarin in My Father's Shadow (2026)?: Sope Dirisu plays Folarin in the film.

What is My Father's Shadow (2026) about?: The UK’s Best International Feature Film entry to the 98th Academy Awards® and recipient of the Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes, Akinola Davis Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW is a poetic, tender portrait of father–son bonds. Framed by the political landscape of 1993 Lagos, the film follows a father and his two young sons as they journey into and around the vibrantly rendered Nigerian metropolis, quietly reckoning with their relationship while navigating a city on the precipice of democratic crisis. Brothers and collaborators Akinola Davis Jr. and Wale Davies bring us a groundbreaking feature debut – centering an award-winning performance by Sopé Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Gangs of London) – that reveals the profound depths of what families leave unspoken.