Light A Candle (2023), film still

Light A Candle

About this Short Film

Light A Candle (2023), by Malawian filmmaker Bright Makina, is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. While the film's narrative is left for viewers to discover, it explores themes of achievement, begging, business and employment, alongside group dynamics, kindness, theft and the realities of living with a physical disability. It speaks to the experiences of young adults and wheelchair users, offering a snapshot from Malawi that prompts conversation about inclusion and opportunity. This thoughtful short complements the festival’s aim to showcase diverse abilities and everyday acts of courage and resourcefulness.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Bright Makina

Film Transcript

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Filmmaker

Bright Makina is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Bright Makina.

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8 comments
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Harriss R 15/08/2023

Great movie Good development in malawian movie industry

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Cathy Chikoyo 15/08/2023

Educative

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Daniel Ngwira 15/08/2023

This is a great movie I recommend it for all.

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Victoria Mangani 12/08/2023

We are experiencing problems when voting for light a candle a lot of us kindly help.Thank You.

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Felix Alufandika 11/08/2023

Wonderful performance and very educative keep it up guys

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Happy Mkandawire 11/08/2023

Zofunika ndithu kma chimasowa ndi chilimbikiza anthu kuthekera kulipo bola kuwagwira manga good development

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Nicolaus Lusekero Milanzi 10/08/2023

So educative hope it continues....

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Dan Roux 10/08/2023

Wow interesting a very educative story all appreciations

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