Faya Dayi (2021)

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Domestic Box Office n/a
International Box Office $5,739Details
Worldwide Box Office $5,739
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Synopsis

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.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 3rd, 2021 (Limited) by Janus Films
International Releases: June 23rd, 2022 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: August 30th, 2022 by Criterion
Running Time: 120 minutes
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Keywords: Sundance Film Festival 2021
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, Doha Film Institute, Jerome Foundation, XTR , Cinetic
Production Countries: Ethiopia, Qatar, United States
Languages: Amharic, Harari, Oromo

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United Kingdom 6/23/2022 $5,739 6 6 6 $5,739 6/29/2022
 
International Total$5,739 6/29/2022

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Production and Technical Credits

Jessica Beshir Director
Jessica Beshir Producer
Jessica Beshir Cinematographer
Jeanne Applegate Editor
Dustin Waldman Editor
Tom Efinger Sound Mixer
Tony Hsieh Executive Producer
Roberto Grande Executive Producer
Mimi Pham Executive Producer
Bryn Mooser Executive Producer
Kathryn Everett Executive Producer
Rhianon Jones Executive Producer
Matthew Petock Executive Producer
Daniel Patrick Carbone Executive Producer
Zachary Shedd Executive Producer

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Synopsis

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.

Metrics

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 3rd, 2021 (Limited) by Janus Films
International Releases: June 23rd, 2022 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
Video Release: August 30th, 2022 by Criterion
Running Time: 120 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Sundance Film Festival 2021
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, Doha Film Institute, Jerome Foundation, XTR , Cinetic
Production Countries: Ethiopia, Qatar, United States
Languages: Amharic, Harari, Oromo

Production and Technical Credits

Jessica Beshir Director
Jessica Beshir Producer
Jessica Beshir Cinematographer
Jeanne Applegate Editor
Dustin Waldman Editor
Tom Efinger Sound Mixer
Tony Hsieh Executive Producer
Roberto Grande Executive Producer
Mimi Pham Executive Producer
Bryn Mooser Executive Producer
Kathryn Everett Executive Producer
Rhianon Jones Executive Producer
Matthew Petock Executive Producer
Daniel Patrick Carbone Executive Producer
Zachary Shedd Executive Producer

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Daily Box Office Performance

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Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
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Maximum
Screens
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Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
United Kingdom 6/23/2022 $5,739 6 6 6 $5,739 6/29/2022
 
International Total$5,739 6/29/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.