Makala (2017)

12/06/2017 (FR) • Documentary • 1h 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.

Makala (2017)

12/06/2017 (FR) • 1h 37m

Documentary

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

Kabwita Kasongo

Self

Lydie Kasongo

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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