Akan Davie's Father Day Earns Applause in Paris: "One day with my father" film wins praise from critics

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Lagos, Nigeria TRANSLATED

Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. has premiered his ambitious debut feature 'Un jour avec mon père', a film that intertwines the personal story of one family with Nigeria's precarious history on the brink of an armed coup, at this year's Cannes Film Festival where he stated it was "an honor to represent Nigerian cinema." The movie captures intense moments in Lagos over just several hours as two generations navigate political instability and familial bonds amidst a nation facing potential military intervention.

Key Points

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Akinola Davies Jr. directed 'Un Jour Avec Mon Père', an ambitious first film exploring the father-son bond.
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The movie was screened at Cannes, where its director expressed pride in representing Nigerian cinema on a global stage.
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Set against Nigeria's political instability and potential military coup, the narrative intertwines personal family history with national events.

Developments

Mar 25 'Un jour avec mon père', directed by Akinola Davies, is described as an ambitious first film exploring the filial bond in a country on the brink of armed coup.

Mar 24, 18:55 "La Couleuvre noire", "Une jeunesse indienne" and 'Un jour avec mon père' are listed for cinema viewing at Cannes Film Festival (Slate.fr).

Mar 24, 06:30 ' Un jour avec mon père ', directed by Akinola Davies Jr., is featured in an interview where the filmmaker states that "cinema allows one to believe".

Mar 24, 17:25 (approx) "Un jour avec son père": a first film about filial bond on country at brink of armed coup