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Janus Films |
Release Date:
September 3, 2021
Summary:
Ethiopian legend has it that khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Inspired by this myth, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf that Sufi Muslims chewed for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. Through the prism of the khat trade, Faya Dayi weaves a tapestry of intimate stories of people caught between violent government repression, khat-induced fantasies and treacherous journeys beyond their borders, and offers a window into the dreams of the youth who long for a better life.
Details
| Runtime: | 120 min |
| Rating: | NR |
| Official Site: | https://www.fayadayi.com |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
| Countries: | US, ET |
| Language: | Amharic |
| Home Release Date: | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Director | Credit |
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| Jessica Beshir | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
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| Jessica Beshir | Written By |
| Producer | Credit |
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| Beth Earl | Associate Producer |
| Bryn Mooser | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Patrick Carbone | Executive Producer |
| Jessica Beshir | Producer |
| Kathryn Everett | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Petock | Executive Producer |
| Mimi Pham | Executive Producer |
| Natneal Yared | Associate Producer |
| Noa Osheroff | Associate Producer |
| Rhianon Jones | Executive Producer |
| Roberto Grande | Executive Producer |
| Tony Hsieh | Executive Producer |
| Zachary Shedd | Executive Producer |
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