Description:
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.
Production Company
Doha Film Institute,
Flies Collective,
Ford Foundation - Just Films,
Merkhana Films,
Neon Heart Productions,
The Jerome Foundation,
The Open Society Foundation,
XTR
Release Date Sep 3, 2021
Duration 2 h
Rating Not Rated
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