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Makala

1h 37m2017Emmanuel Gras
IMDb: 7.6/10Rotten: 88%Metacritic: 71/100
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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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What is Makala (2017) 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 stars in Makala?

Makala stars Kabwita Kasongo (Self), Lydie Kasongo (Self). The film was directed by Emmanuel Gras.

How long is Makala?

Makala has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated N/A.

Is Makala worth watching?

Makala holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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