Faya Dayi | Documentary Feature
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.
“A nonfiction work of sensory immersion that's part anthropology, part poetry.” - The Hollywood Reporter
“Unlike any other documentary you're likely to see.” - The Los Angeles Times
“The feel is dreamlike, like a falling dusk, even when the concerns are concrete.” - The New York Times
Consulting Editor
Dir. Jessica Beshir
2022 Independent Spirit Award Winner - Truer Than Fiction Award
World Premiere - 2021 Sundance Film Festival