Faya Dayi (2021)

09/03/2021 (ET) • 2h

Documentary

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Amharic

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

drug addiction

woman director

sufism

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