Makala
2017, French. Directed by Emmanuel Gras.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Makala is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 December 2017
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Emmanuel Gras
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Makala runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Makala on?
Makala is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Makala?
If you liked Makala, try Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods, 180° South, Daguerréotypes.
Who directed Makala?
Makala (2017) was directed by Emmanuel Gras and stars Kabwita Kasongo, Lydie Kasongo.