My Father's Shadow looms over competition at British independent film awards

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Nigeria-set drama 'My Father's Shadow' leads pack at British independent film awards, ahead of highly anticipated Pillion and biopic I Swear.

At the prestigious British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), Nigeria-based Akinola Davies Jr's directorial debut, My Father's Shadow, has emerged as a strong contender, securing 12 nominations, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director for Mr. Davies, and Best Screenplay for his brother Wale Davies. The film outshines Pillion, an adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones' coming-of-age relationship story, which secured 10 nominations, and biopic I Swear, garnering nine.

My Father's Shadow stars Sope Dirisu and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews, with critics praising its "transparently personal" tone and moving portrayal of two young boys confronting their absent father for a day. Although the film has yet to hit UK theaters, it has already received widespread acclaim in Nigeria.

Pillion, on the other hand, also had a successful premiere at Cannes in May, earning praise from The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw as "an intensely English story" that blends humor, romance, and loss. Harry Lighton's directorial debut is up for Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Lead Performance for Harry Melling.

I Swear, an adaptation of John Davidson's life story about Tourette syndrome activism, secured nine nominations, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director for Kirk Jones, and Best Lead Performance for Robert Aramayo. The film has been released in cinemas since October.

The Bifas ceremony also includes a new public-voted award for Cinema of the Year, with five contenders vying for the top spot: Depot in Lewes, Magic Lantern in Tywyn, Montrose Playhouse, Queen's Film Theatre in Belfast, and Watershed in Bristol. The winners will be announced at a London ceremony on November 30th.
 
I'm low-key surprised that Pillion didn't get more nominations 🤔. I mean, it's an adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones' coming-of-age story, which is kinda a big deal. I think Harry Lighton did a great job with the directorial debut and Harry Melling shined in his lead performance 💫. It's just that My Father's Shadow seems to have resonated more with audiences in Nigeria 🌍, but I'm not counting out Pillion just yet 😉. Maybe the fact that it's an "intensely English story" isn't as relatable for some viewers? 🤷‍♂️ Either way, I'm excited to see which one takes home those Bifas awards 🏆!
 
omg i just saw this list of nominees for Bifas 🤯
My Father's Shadow is looking strong with 12 nominations 🎉 I love the fact that it premiered at Cannes and got rave reviews 🌟 Sope Dirisu's performance must be amazing! 👏
I'm curious to see how Pillion and I Swear compare, especially since they're both getting a lot of buzz 🤔 What do you guys think about this year's nominees? 📚🎬
 
I'm loving how diverse the nominees are this year 🎥👏! But what caught my eye is that Pillion has only 10 nominations, while I Swear got 9 🤔. Is it just me or did they forget to include the Best Supporting Performance category for one of the lead actors? And what's up with the ranking of My Father's Shadow - 12 nominations already and it hasn't even hit UK theaters yet? It feels like everyone is hyping it up way too much 🤷‍♀️.
 
omg, can't believe my fave film "my father's shadow" is leading the pack at bifas 🤩🎥! i mean, 12 nominations? that's like, wow! the way the directors wale & akinola davies jr have weaved their own experiences into the story must be so powerful 🖌️. also love how critics are raving about its "transparently personal" tone 😊. can't wait to see it hit uk theaters and experience the magic for myself 💫
 
🙌 just can't believe how far My Father's Shadow has gone! I mean, it's no surprise Nigeria is finally getting the recognition it deserves for its cinema scene. Akinola Davies Jr did an incredible job with that film, and Sope Dirisu's performance was top-notch 🤩. And to see it outshining those other great British films? Even more amazing. It just goes to show how diverse and talented our global film community is 🌎💥 I'm loving this Bifa's expansion into a public-voted Cinema of the Year award - can't wait to see which one takes home that title!
 
omg u gotta check out My Father's Shadow its like soooo good 🤯 i mean i've seen the trailer like five times already & i'm literally hooked can't wait to see it on the big screen when it comes out in the uk hopefully pillion is still gonna be good too but my dad's shadow is defo my money 💸 and btw wale davies' screenplay is a must read trust me u won't regret it 📚
 
omg can u believe my dad is from naija and he told me about dis film "My Father's Shadow" and i gotta say its lookin good! Akinola Davies Jr is a genius, btw. ppl r sayin its transparently personal tone is the real MVP. i mean, who hasn't had to deal with their old man being MIA? anywayz, i think its awesome dat a naija film is leadin da pack at dis award show 🙌🏽🎥
 
🤯 I'm loving how African representation is finally getting the recognition it deserves in the global film industry! My Father's Shadow is not only breaking barriers as Nigeria's first directorial debut to lead the pack but also giving us all a deeper understanding of family dynamics, mental health, and the struggles faced by young people. It's amazing that Akinola Davies Jr has been able to create something so personal and powerful while still managing to captivate global audiences 🌎. I'm curious to see how the other nominees will stack up against this phenomenal film... fingers crossed for a well-deserved win! 💫
 
omg u guys i just found out about this nigerian film my father's shadow that's nominated for loads of awards including best british independent film & best director 🤩🎥 it's about two young lads confronting their absent dad and the reviews r glowing so far! but what's crazy is that it premiered at cannes last year and already got rave reviews in nigeria lol who knew nigerians loved indie brit films 😂💖
 
🤔 just saw this and I'm kinda surprised 'Pillion' is only up for 10 nominations tho, it seems like an intense story that could easily have gotten more love? still, congrats to everyone involved in My Father's Shadow, it does sound really powerful... 🎥
 
OMG you guys! I'm literally shaking with excitement over the BIFAs announcements 🤯 I've been following My Father's Shadow from the Cannes premiere and it's already giving me ALL THE FEELS 😭 Sope Dirisu's performance is just WOW, I mean I'm not even kidding when I say I had tears streaming down my face during the screening 🎥 And can we talk about Wale Davies' screenplay? It's like he's speaking directly to your soul! 💖 The fact that it's a Nigerian director making waves in the UK film scene is just the most amazing thing, you know?! We need more representation and talent from Nigeria and Africa in general 🌍 So I'm seriously rooting for My Father's Shadow to take home some major awards, fingers crossed 💕
 
awww man 🤗, nigeria set drama 'my father's shadow' is like totally taking over the british independent film awards scene right now 💥, i'm shipping sope dirisu and his co-star to win big 🎬, and can we talk about how personal and transparently moving the story of my father's shadow is? it's clear why critics raved about it at cannes 🤩. i hope akinola davies jr takes home that best director award 😊, he deserves all the recognition! let's send some good vibes to nigeria and celebrate african cinema winning big 🌟
 
I'm loving how diverse the nominees are this year 🤩. My Father's Shadow's personal touch is definitely giving it an edge, but I think Pillion's blend of humor and heart would resonate with audiences in the UK. It's interesting to see a British film that tackles complex relationships with sensitivity. The Cinema of the Year award could be a wild card - Depot in Lewes has already gained recognition for its unique architecture 🏙️. It'll be exciting to see how the winners are chosen and which film takes home the top prize 🎥.
 
I'm thinking about how amazing it is that Nigerian cinema is getting so much love globally 🌟. My Father's Shadow sounds like such an emotional rollercoaster, I can imagine why it's resonating with people worldwide 💖. It's not often that we get to see films from Africa and the UK coming together in this way 🌍. I'm also feeling a bit excited for Pillion and I Swear - there are some really talented creators behind those projects 🎬. And can't wait to see who wins that new Cinema of the Year award 🤞... fingers crossed for one of these incredible cinemas! 👏
 
omg I'm so down for 'My Father's Shadow' to win Best British Independent Film 🤞 it's like the story is so personal and relatable you know? i've seen some of the reviews and they're all about how raw and emotional it is. Sope Dirisu is already getting rave reviews too, his acting skills are fire 🔥 can't wait to see the full movie when it hits theaters 🍿
 
omg I'm low-key rooting for My Father's Shadow 🤗 it's amazing that Akinola Davies Jr made his debut with such a strong film! The fact that it's from Nigeria is also super exciting, I love seeing more diverse voices in cinema 🌍. Pillion and I Swear are great too, but there's something about the personal tone of My Father's Shadow that just resonates with me ❤️. Can't wait to see who wins Best British Independent Film at the Bifas ceremony on Nov 30th 🎥👏
 
🤔 so the Brits are loving Nigeria-set dramas 🇳🇬 - it's dope to see Akinola Davies Jr getting some major recognition for My Father's Shadow 👏. I wonder if Pillion and I Swear have what it takes to dethrone the Nigerian film... 🤷‍♂️ still a fan of Harry Lighton's work, but maybe he'll prove me wrong this time 😅. Also, who else is excited about that Cinema of the Year award? 🎥💬 gotta be rooting for Depot in Lewes 👍
 
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