Faya Dayi (2021)
2h
Running Time
September 3, 2021Release Date
Faya Dayi (2021)
2h
Running Time
September 3, 2021Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
SubsCurrently Faya Dayi is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Mohammed Arif
Self / Sound Recordist / Production Assistant
DJ Express
Actor
Hashim Abdi
Self
Biniam Yonas
Self / Sound Recordist
Urji Abrahim Mumade
Self
Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Self
Max Allman
Consulting Editor
Mimi Pham
Executive Producer
Kathryn Everett
Executive Producer
Bryn Mooser
Executive Producer
Tony Hsieh
Executive Producer
Roberto Grande
Executive Producer
Jessica Beshir
Sound Recordist / Director of Photography / Executive Producer / Producer / Director / Writer
Tom Efinger
Sound Designer / Sound Mixer / Supervising Sound Editor
Jasmine Cannon
Assistant Editor
Matthew Petock
Executive Producer
William Basinski
Music
Abigail Savage
Sound Designer
Beth Earl
Associate Producer
Efrem Degu
Sound Recordist / Production Assistant
Natnael Yared
Associate Producer / Sound Recordist
Dimitris Athos
Digital Intermediate Producer
Sariel Friedman
Assistant Editor
Noa Osheroff
Associate Producer
Alan Louis Gordon
Colorist
Adrian Aniol
Music
Rhianon Jones
Executive Producer
Kaethe Hostetter
Music
Ben Federman
Colorist
Mubarik Beshir
Sound Recordist
Mehandis Geleto
Songs
Daniel Patrick Carbone
Executive Producer
Media.
Details.
This Movie Is About.
drug addiction
woman director
sufism
Wiki.
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.
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021. It was released on September 3, 2021, by Janus Films.
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