Maki'la
Synopsis
Maki has been on the streets a long time and is married to Mbingazor, the gang’s boss. But at some point, the 19-year-old has had enough of this gang of boys, who are too busy getting high and drunk to do anything with themselves. Survival must be secured. The next time money for food runs out, Maki crosses paths with the much younger Acha. This newcomer is a fresh arrival in Kinshasa, and doesn’t yet know the rules. Spurred on by Acha’s beginner’s luck as a thief, the pair set off on an adventure together, which soon arouses Mbingazor’s jealousy.
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Maki'la
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Machérie Ekwa Bahango
- Screenplay & Story
- Machérie Ekwa Bahango
- Original Title
- Maki'la
- Country of Origin
- France, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lingala
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Orange Studio, Cl1 D'oeil Studio
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Machérie Ekwa Bahango
Machérie Ekwa Bahango
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Machérie Ekwa Bahango
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Machérie Ekwa Bahango
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What is Maki'la about?
Maki has been on the streets a long time and is married to Mbingazor, the gang’s boss. But at some point, the 19-year-old has had enough of this gang of boys, who are too busy getting high and drunk to do anything with themselves. Survival must be secured. The next time money for food runs out, Maki crosses paths with the much younger Acha. This newcomer is a fresh arrival in Kinshasa, and doesn’t yet know the rules. Spurred on by Acha’s beginner’s luck as a thief, the pair set off on an adventure together, which soon arouses Mbingazor’s jealousy.
Who directed Maki'la?
Maki'la was directed by Machérie Ekwa Bahango.
Who stars in Maki'la?
The principal cast of Maki'la includes Amour Lombi, Fideline Kwanza, Serge Kanyinda, Deborah Tshisalu, Sk Wizi.
When was Maki'la released and how long is it?
Maki'la was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.