Faya Dayi (2021)
2h
Running Time
September 3, 2021Release Date
Faya Dayi (2021)
2h
Running Time
September 3, 2021Release Date
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.
Subs
Currently Faya Dayi is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Mohammed Arif
Self / Sound Recordist / Production Assistant
Hashim Abdi
Self
Biniam Yonas
Self / Sound Recordist
Urji Abrahim Mumade
Self
Jessica Beshir
Director
Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Self
Abigail Savage
Sound Designer
Daniel Patrick Carbone
Executive Producer
William Basinski
Music
Jeanne Applegate
Editor
Tom Efinger
Sound Designer / Sound Mixer / Supervising Sound Editor
Zachary Shedd
Executive Producer
Dustin Waldman
Editor
Dustin Waldman
Editor
Bryn Mooser
Executive Producer
Matthew Petock
Executive Producer
Roberto Grande
Executive Producer
Beth Earl
Associate Producer
Kathryn Everett
Executive Producer
Max Allman
Consulting Editor
Alan Louis Gordon
Colorist
Noa Osheroff
Associate Producer
Jasmine Cannon
Assistant Editor
Rhianon Jones
Executive Producer
Ben Federman
Colorist
Efrem Degu
Sound Recordist / Production Assistant
Tony Hsieh
Executive Producer
Mimi Pham
Executive Producer
Dimitris Athos
Digital Intermediate Producer
Sariel Friedman
Assistant Editor
Mehandis Geleto
Songs
Adrian Aniol
Music
Kaethe Hostetter
Music
Natnael Yared
Sound Recordist / Associate Producer
Mubarik Beshir
Sound Recordist
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
Faya Dayi is an 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.
It 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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