100% Arabica


1h 27m 2000

Brief Synopsis

One hundred percent Arabic is what the locals call their rent controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris. Two leaders of a "Rap Oriental" band run into conflict with the imam Slimane who runs his mosque on the kickbacks he strong-arms from local merchants. The mayor, who is up for re-election

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
ARTMATTAN

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

One hundred percent Arabic is what the locals call their rent controlled neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris. Two leaders of a "Rap Oriental" band run into conflict with the imam Slimane who runs his mosque on the kickbacks he strong-arms from local merchants. The mayor, who is up for re-election, backs Slimane on the theory that religion will keep the neighborhood delinquents out of trouble.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
ARTMATTAN

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 25, 2006

Released in United States June 23, 2000

Released in United States on DVD July 25, 2006

Released in United States Summer June 23, 2000

Shown at Cleveland International Film Festival (World Tour) March 18-28, 1999.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 26 - October 12, 1998.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Mezzagiorno) August 27 - September 6, 1997.

color

Dolby (Spectral Recording)

dialogue French

subtitled English

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States June 23, 2000 (Cinema Village; New York City)

Released in United States Summer June 23, 2000

Released in United States July 25, 2006

Released in United States on DVD July 25, 2006