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The Bowls

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In a Mossi village (in Burkina Faso), two elderly men make traditional wooden bowls used for everyday purposes. The work is difficult and meticulous, and has been abandoned by young people who seem to have left the village.

DirectorIdrissa Ouedraogo

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The Bowls — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bowls?

The Bowls isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Bowls on Netflix?

No, The Bowls is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

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The Bowls isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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The Bowls hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 20, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.