Makala(2017)
Makala Synopsis
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.
Makala (2017) is a documentary film directed by Emmanuel Gras, released on December 6, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Kabwita Kasongo and Lydie Kasongo. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Emmanuel Gras
- Writers:
- Emmanuel Gras
- Producers:
- Nicolas Anthomé
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Gras
- Composer:
- Gaspar Claus
- Production:
- Bathysphere Productions, Ciné+, Canal+ International, Les Films du Losange, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Status:
- Released
Makala (2017) Trailer
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Makala Cast & Crew
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Directed by Emmanuel Gras, written by Emmanuel Gras, produced by Nicolas Anthomé.
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Makala Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Makala – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Makala online?
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Makala (2017) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Makala?
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The main cast of Makala (2017) includes Kabwita Kasongo and Lydie Kasongo. The film was directed by Emmanuel Gras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Makala released?
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Makala was released on December 6, 2017 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Makala worth watching?
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Makala (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Makala?
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Yes. The official Makala trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.