Faya Dayi

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Faya Dayi
Directed by Jessica Beshir
Written byJessica Beshir
Produced byJessica Beshir
CinematographyJessica Beshir
Edited by
  • Jeanne Applegate
  • Dustin Waldman
Production
companies
Distributed by Janus Films (United States)
Release dates
  • January 30, 2021 (2021-01-30)(Sundance)
  • September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)(United States)
Running time
118 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Ethiopia
  • Qatar
Languages

Faya Dayi is a 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.

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The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021. It was released on September 3, 2021, by Janus Films.

Synopsis

The film explores the religious rituals of khat chewing in Harar. [1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival documentary competition on January 30, 2021. [2]

In April 2021, Janus Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, with Mubi acquiring distribution rights in the U.K., Ireland, Latin America, Italy, France, Germany, Turkey and India. [3] [4] It was released in the USA on September 3, 2021. [5]

Reception

Faya Dayi received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 91% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 11 reviews, with a weighted average of 8.10/10. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Faya Dayi". DOC NYC.
  2. ↑ Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety . Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ Carey, Matthew (April 6, 2021). "Janus Films Takes North American Rights To 'Faya Dayi', "Gorgeously Cinematic" Doc From Director Jessica Beshir". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 9, 2021). "MUBI Takes UK, Lat Am, Italy, France, Germany, More, On Sundance Title 'Faya Dayi'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Faya Dayi". Atom Tickets. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Faya Dayi (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved April 28, 2021.
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