November 29, 2026 has been picked by Malawi for the screening of the
Oscar nominated 2026 film ‘ My Father’s Shadow’ directed by Akinola Davies as part of the continental film initiative by the Film Africa Network (FAN), a partnership between the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and Driving Park Limited.
In a release by Mr Shadreck Chikoti who is the FAN’s Representative in Malawi, the event will take place at the Story Club, Arts Cafe in Lilongwe.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ which won the Camera d’Or Special Mention at Cannes, is a stunning, lyrical, emotionally resonant story set in 1993 Lagos.
The pilot Pan African Film screening programme by FAN represents the beginning of a long-term continental programme which will evolve into a permanent Pan-African platform for the exhibition and promotion of African cinema.
FAN said it appreciates the support and commitment from donor agencies and stakeholders in the film industry for this historic initiative towards building a truly Pan-African platform for African cinema.
The dates for Film screenings in other selected African countries will be announced in due course.
