Ethiopian legend has it that khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Inspired by this myth, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf that Sufi Muslims chewed for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. Through the prism of the khat trade, Faya Dayi weaves a tapestry of intimate stories of people caught between violent government repression, khat-induced fantasies and treacherous journeys beyond their borders, and offers a window into the dreams of the youth who long for a better life.
Language: Oromiffa, Harari
Subtitles: English
- Name in Original Language: Faya Dayi
- Director: Jessica Beshir
- Country: Ethiopia, USA, Qatar
- Year: 2021
- Length: 120 min
- Cinematography: Jessica Beshir
- Production: Jessica Beshir
Showtimes:
- Cinema Artis, hall 1: Tuesday, 1.02 - 18:30
- Cinema Sõprus: Saturday, 5.02 - 15:00