Ethiopia / USA,
2021, 120 min
Directed by:
Jessica BeshirScreenplay:
Jessica BeshirCinematography:
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Ethiopian legends say khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Through a spiritual journey into the khat trade, stories of government repression, mystical fantasies, and risky journeys beyond borders are told, showing the dreams of a youth longing for a better life. (MUBI)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2022 - Jessica Beshir (Truer than Fiction Award)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2021 - World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary