2021 · 2h 0m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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.
Director: Jessica Beshir
Writers: Jessica Beshir
Music by: William Basinski, Adrian Aniol
Cinematography: Jessica Beshir
Editor: Jeanne Applegate, Dustin Waldman