---
title: "100% Arabica"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/100-arabica-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 99800
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 100% Arabica (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/100-arabica-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

100% Arabica is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An imam is tasked with cleaning up a chaotic immigrant neighborhood in Paris."

### Why Watch
- Sharp social satire of immigrant life
- Humorous look at urban decay
- Distinct Parisian setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedy with gritty portrayals of poverty, making it more suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, gritty, social, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is "100% Arabica"?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was made in 1997 and released in the United States on June 23, 2000.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a poverty‑stricken, rent‑controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The plot centers on Slimane, the imam of the local mosque.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The mayor offers a subsidy to Slimane to reduce street crime and get residents off the streets.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [100% Arabica — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/99800)

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