Makala (2017)
Kabwita, a young man living with his wife and daughters in Kolwezi, a town in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dreams of buying land to build a house. To do so, he produces charcoal (makala), extracted from the ashes of a mighty hardwood tree. Carrying the sacks of charcoal on the back of his bicycle, he embarks on a dangerous journey to sell them on the market.
Director: Emmanuel Gras
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 6, 2017
Cast
- Kabwita Kasongo - Self
- Lydie Kasongo - Self
Screenplay
Music: Gaspar Claus
Cinematography: Emmanuel Gras
Editing: Karen Benainous
Production: Bathysphere Productions, Ciné+, Canal+ International, Les Films du Losange, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country: France
Language: Français, Kiswahili
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Makala about?
- Kabwita, a young man living with his wife and daughters in Kolwezi, a town in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dreams of buying land to build a house. To do so, he produces charcoal (makala), extracted from the ashes of a mighty hardwood tree. Carrying the sacks of charcoal on the back of his bicycle, he embarks on a dangerous journey to sell them on the market.
- Who directed Makala?
- Makala was directed by Emmanuel Gras.
- Who stars in Makala?
- Makala stars Kabwita Kasongo, Lydie Kasongo.
- How long is Makala?
- Makala has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Makala?
- Makala is a Documentary film.
- Where was Makala produced?
- Makala was produced in France.