Faya Dayi (2021)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $5,739 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $5,739 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $2,052 | |
| Total | $2,052 | |
| OpusData ID: 499850100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
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 |
| Film festival: | 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, United States, Qatar |
| Languages: | Amharic, Harari, Oromo |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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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 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.
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
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 |
| Film festival: | 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, United States, Qatar |
| Languages: | Amharic, Harari, Oromo |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical 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 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.