Makala
6.9/ 10IMDb7.611
20171h 37m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- KKabwita Kasongo
- LLydie Kasongo
Crew
- Director
- Emmanuel Gras
- Writer
- Emmanuel Gras
- Producer
- Nicolas Anthomé
- Production
- Bathysphere Productions, Ciné+, Canal+ International, Les Films du Losange, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frequently asked questions
What is Makala rated?
Makala has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Makala?
Makala was directed by Emmanuel Gras.
When was Makala released?
Makala was released in 2017.
