What is Arabian Coffee?
Arabian Coffee is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 18 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1968
- Studios
- ICAIC
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Arabian Coffee is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by ICAIC. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A short Cuban documentary exposing coffee propaganda and Castro criticism.”
- Shows how coffee cultivation was promoted in Havana
- Offers insight into a censored Cuban documentary
- Short 18‑minute runtime
- Limited availability due to historical ban
- Propaganda origins may bias its perspective
Watch it if you are curious about Cuban history and short political documentaries.
The film contains political critique of Castro and may be unsettling for viewers sensitive to propaganda content.
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What is the subject of Arabian Coffee?
It was presented as a propaganda documentary about how to sow coffee around Havana.
Who made the film?
Guillén Landrián directed the film.
When was Arabian Coffee released?
It was released in 1968.
How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 18 minutes.
Why was the film banned?
It was banned after the coffee plan collapsed because of its critical stance toward Castro.