MY FATHER’S SHADOW
Akinola Davies Jr. | Nigeria/UK | 2025
Akinola Davies Jr.’s first feature film, My Father’s Shadow, tells a personal and politically charged coming-of-age story set in Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The film follows an estranged father and his two young sons as they move through the city, facing growing unrest and uncertainty.
Inspired by Davies Jr.’s own experiences, the film combines personal moments with important historical events. It shows both the delicate bonds within a family and the impact of political turmoil. Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, My Father’s Shadow follows Davies Jr.’s acclaimed short film Lizard, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and was nominated for a BAFTA.
Element Pictures and Fatherland Productions worked together on the film, which was developed by BBC Film and co-financed by the BFI. The Match Factory is handling worldwide sales, and MUBI is distributing the film in key regions. My Father’s Shadow introduces a strong new voice to international cinema.
STREAMING APRIL 10
THE PIANO ACCIDENT
Quentin Dupieux | France | 2025
Quentin Dupieux is back with The Piano Accident, a sharp and absurd comedy that pokes fun at digital fame, performance, and the spectacle of self-exposure. The story centres on a social media star famous for her shocking online content. After a mysterious incident, she escapes to a remote mountain chalet, but soon finds herself being blackmailed by a journalist.
Written, directed, shot, and edited by Dupieux, the film showcases his unique, surreal style. He mixes deadpan humour with unsettling situations and unpredictable stories. The Piano Accident is both playful and sharp, continuing Dupieux’s look at artifice, identity, and the blurry line between performance and reality.
STREAMING APRIL 3
MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I – LAST AIR IN MOSCOW
Julia Loktev | Russia | 2025
Julia Loktev’s My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow is a powerful documentary that follows independent Russian journalists as they deal with growing repression under Putin. The film starts as a close look at their resistance and becomes a moving story of exile when Russia invades Ukraine, and the journalists are forced to leave.
The film follows journalists like Alesya Marokhovskaya, Elena Kostyuchenko, and Anna Nemzer, giving viewers a rare and direct look at the personal cost of living under authoritarian rule. It is both personal and relevant to people everywhere, showing how risky it can be to tell the truth in a world that is becoming more dangerous.
The film has received wide praise, winning Best Documentary from the New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, National Society of Film Critics, and the Gotham Awards. It has also been nominated for major honors like the Film Independent Spirit Awards and was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
STREAMING APRIL 3
ENDLESS COOKIE
Seth Scriver & Peter Scriver | Canada | 2025
Endless Cookie is an animated documentary that takes a personal and creative look at the complex relationship between two half-brothers, shaped by distance, identity, and family history. The film uses both humour and honesty to explore themes of cultural heritage, belonging, and reconciliation.
STREAMING APRIL 17
AGON
Giulio Bertelli | Italy | 2025
Giulio Bertelli’s first film, Agon, blends documentary and fiction to explore elite sports and their violent beginnings in a subtle but engaging way. The film stars world champion judoka Alice Bellandi and follows three Italian sportswomen as they compete in judo, fencing, and shooting. Through their stories, Agon looks at endurance, discipline, and the mental challenges that come with competition.
STREAMING APRIL 24
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SUSPEND DISBELIEF: COMEDIES BY QUENTIN DUPIEUX
Spotlight: April 3
Quentin Dupieux is a modern filmmaker who loves to challenge logic, expectations, and storytelling rules. His films often start with strange ideas and sharp satire, creating worlds where the unusual feels completely normal.
This collection includes Deerskin, Mandibles, Incredible But True, Yannick, and The Piano Accident, and highlights Dupieux’s talent for mixing wild humour with clever social insights. His films are both playful and rebellious.
AT BOILING POINT: THREE BY PARK CHAN-WOOK
Spotlight: April 10
To celebrate the release of No Other Choice, this collection looks back at three key films by Park Chan-wook, a director known for bold style, tension, and breaking boundaries. Park mixes dramatic violence with sharp social commentary, creating films that always feel ready to explode.
With The Handmaiden, Decision to Leave, and No Other Choice, this collection shows Park’s skill at reinventing genres, surprising audiences, and creating striking visuals. His films explore desire, obsession, and power, often leading to intense outcomes.
HEARTS ON FIRE: TWO FILMS BY CÉLINE SCIAMMA
Spotlight: April 17
This double bill celebrates Céline Sciamma’s subtle yet moving films, bringing together two of her most loved works. Sciamma explores identity, intimacy, and the small moments that shape our connections, creating stories with real emotional impact.
From the intense, forbidden romance in Portrait of a Lady on Fire to the gentle, imaginative world of Petite Maman, these films show how Sciamma’s simple style brings out deep emotion. She stands out as one of today’s most important filmmakers.