How does a Yoruba- and Pidgin-language film set and shot in Nigeria end up representing the United Kingdom at the Oscars? Akinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow” — a vivid portrait of family, politics, and acceptance during Nigeria’s 1993 elections — has been chosen as the UK’s official Oscar submission. In this deep-dive, Akoroko unpacks: […]
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Inside the UK–Nigeria Collaboration Behind MY FATHER’S SHADOW + Akinola Davies Jr’s Next Film Set
🎥 My Father’s Shadow was the first Nigerian feature ever selected for Cannes’ official program. What followed, and what comes next? 📌 UK-based producer Rachel Dargavel breaks down the collaboration 📌 Nigerian-set thriller “Delta Force Six” confirmed as Davis Jr’s next project 📌 Still no Nigerian premiere, despite international festival run 📌 Local infrastructure, power […]
DRIFT: Cynthia Erivo’s Mindful Melodrama Tackles Divisive Discourse Around Refugee Crisis
Cynthia Erivo stars in this carefully-observed film that centralizes a displaced and disaffected woman’s plight in a foreign land.
VANILLA: Open Reel Takes International Rights to British-Nigerian Joseph A. Adesunloye Drama — Akoroko
The deal follows the project’s selection in First Look, the works-in-progress strand of Locarno Pro at the Locarno Film Festival in August.
Fola Evans-Akingbola Tackles Hair on Set from a Black British Perspective in UNTOLD STORIES (Trailer)
From clueless makeup artists to the pressures of conforming to industry standards, the documentary will shed light on systemic issues and calls for greater inclusivity and understanding.
Drama and Desire: Celebrating the Films of Egyptian Master Youssef Chahine at BFI Southbank
A season celebrating Egyptian master filmmaker Youssef Chahine and his eclectic and energetic cinema that reflects the lives of ordinary Egyptians. Curated by Elhum Shakerifar at BFI Southbank.