Faya Dayi
2021•2h 0m•7.5•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Jessica Beshir
Writer
Jessica Beshir
Languages
Oromo, Amharic
Studio
XTR
Cast
Mohammed Arif
Self
Hashim Abdi
Self
Biniam Yonas
Self
Urji Abrahim Mumade
Self
Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Self
Production
Company
XTR
Company
Merkhana Films
Company
Neon Heart Productions
Company
Flies Collective
Producer
Jessica Beshir
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