My Father's Shadow: Bafta-nominated director on film's themes

BBC·Feb 6

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A film called "My Father's Shadow" has been nominated for awards, including the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The film's director has spoken about its themes and has won a BAFTA award, although the details of the acceptance speech are unclear. The film appears to be associated with Nigerian cinema and has won awards at other festivals, but its exact categorization within the Nigerian film industry is a matter of discussion.

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