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Akinola Davies Jr's Semi-Autobiographical Film 'Un jour avec mon père' Premieres at Cannes

festival-fair · 2026-03-24

Akinola Davies Jr, a Nigerian filmmaker, presented his debut semi-autobiographical feature 'Un jour avec mon père' at the Cannes festival. The work, which incorporates magical realism, depicts the experiences of two boys and their father in Lagos, Nigeria. Davies expressed pride in representing Nigerian cinema through this project, which was revealed at the event in March 2024.

Key facts

  • Akinola Davies Jr directed the film 'Un jour avec mon père'
  • The film is a semi-autobiographical debut feature
  • It includes elements of magical realism
  • The story follows two boys and their father in Lagos, Nigeria
  • It premiered at the Cannes festival in March 2024

Entities

Artists

  • Akinola Davies Jr

Institutions

  • Cannes festival

Locations

  • Lagos
  • Nigeria

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