Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

INTERNATIONAL DOX: FEATURES

MAKALA

France
2017 — 96' / Color

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Synopsis

A young man from a village in the Congo hopes to offer his family a better future. His only resources are his own two hands, the surrounding bush, and an iron will. When he sets out on an exhausting, perilous journey to sell the fruit of his labor, he discovers the true value of his efforts, and the price of his dreams.

Official Trailer

Directors' Biography

Emmanuel Gras is a French director whose films deal with contemporary social issues and are marked by a commitment to form. He studied film photography at ENS Louis Lumière. His film Bovines was nominated for the César for Best Documentary in 2013.

Directors

Emmanuel Gras

Producers

Nicolas Anthomé

Cinematographers

Emmanuel Gras

Editors

Karen Benainous

Music

Manuel Vidal

Official Film Website

https://filmsdulosange.com/en/

Contact

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