Faya Dayi (2021)
A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.
- Date of release
- 2021-09-03
- TMDB
- 7.4 / 10 (16)
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Jessica Beshir
Casting
- Mohammed Arif — Self
- Hashim Abdi — Self
- Biniam Yonas — Self
- Urji Abrahim Mumade — Self
- Destu Ibrahim Mumade — Self
Interesting facts
Faya Dayi is a 2021 American-Ethiopian documentary film, directed, written, starring and produced by Jessica Beshir. It explores the rituals of khat, a psychoactive plant that plays an important role in Ethiopia's economy and culture.
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