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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmanuel Gras
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmanuel Gras
- Original Score
- Gaspar Claus
- Original Title
- Makala
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Bathysphere Productions, Ciné+, Canal+ International, Les Films du Losange, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmanuel Gras
Emmanuel Gras
Gaspar Claus
Emmanuel Gras
Karen Benainous
Nicolas Anthomé
Department Leadership Roster
Gaspar Claus
Original Music Composer
Emmanuel Gras
Director
Karen Benainous
Editor
Emmanuel Gras
Director of Photography
Nicolas Anthomé
Producer
Emmanuel Gras
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Makala
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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?
The principal cast of Makala includes Kabwita Kasongo, Lydie Kasongo.
When was Makala released and how long is it?
Makala was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Makala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Makala was composed by Gaspar Claus.