What is 100% Arabica?
100% Arabica is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Release date
- Nov 5, 1997
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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100% Arabica is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Comedy.
Should you watch it?
“An imam is tasked with cleaning up a chaotic immigrant neighborhood in Paris.”
- Sharp social satire of immigrant life
- Humorous look at urban decay
- Distinct Parisian setting
- Humor may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comic stories about community and redemption.
The film blends comedy with gritty portrayals of poverty, making it more suitable for mature audiences.
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What genre is "100% Arabica"?
It is classified as a comedy.
When was the film released?
It was made in 1997 and released in the United States on June 23, 2000.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a poverty‑stricken, rent‑controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris.
Who is the main character?
The plot centers on Slimane, the imam of the local mosque.
What is the central conflict?
The mayor offers a subsidy to Slimane to reduce street crime and get residents off the streets.