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100% Arabica

5.8(4)19971h 25m1

The movie takes place in a poverty-stricken, rent-controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris. Algerian immigrants, many of whom are in France illegally, the place has earned the nickname of "100%Arabica". It's a rough neighborhood - crime is rampant, gangs of juvenile delinquents roam the streets, and the police are afraid to patrol the area. When the out-of-touch mayor decides that he wants to restore order to the area, he offers a subsidy to Slimane, the imam of the local mosque. If Slimane can get people off the streets, the mayor will continue the payments. Soon the byways of 100%Arabica are almost peaceful - but not because of something Slimane has done. The reason is that a new Rai Band, Rap Oriental, has taken the neighborhood by storm...

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Released
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Language
French

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Produced in

France, Belgium, Switzerland

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York23 Jun 2000
  • BelgiumBE

    • PremiereNamur International Festival of French-Speaking Film1 Oct 1997
    • Theatrical13 May 1998
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical5 Nov 1997
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival31 Aug 1997

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100% Arabica was released on 5 November 1997.

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