My Father’s Shadow - EUFF2026

The European Film Festival returns for the 13th year with screenings at the New Noise Courtyard on Durban's Point. A selection of 8 of the best films in current European cinema, fresh from Cannes, Venice, Berlin and beyond, will be screened for all to enjoy.

The Courtyard at New Noise is a multi-purpose cultural space that will be transformed into a mini-theatre to present this amazing selection of films. Arrive 30min before the screening to get yourself some popcorn and refreshments ahead of the screening. Seating will be unreserved, so it will be on a first-come basis. Secure parking is available at Ushaka, otherwise, street parking is also available.

My Father's Shadow

Country: United Kingdom / Nigeria / Ireland

Director: Akinola Davies Jr.

Writer: Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.

Cast: Sope Dirisu, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo

Genre: Drama

Duration: 1h 34min (94min)

Language / Subtitles: English and Yoruba, with English subtitles

Year: 2025

Classification: 12 PG

Winner of the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut, British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr’s first feature marks the arrival of a vital, bold new voice in world cinema. Starring Sope Dirisu in a career best performance, introducing the talented young brothers Godwin and Chibuike Egbo, and co-written with the director’s brother Wale Davies (inspired by a memory of their own father) – this is not only one of the most impressive debuts in decades but also one of the most remarkably assured, controlled and executed childhood perspective films in a generation, that carves an exciting new way forward for African set cinematic storytelling.

Find out more about the festival here: www.eurofilmfest.co.za