Coffee and Cigarettes (2004)
An anthology of eleven vignettes featuring star-studded casts of extremely unique individuals who all share the common activities of conversing while drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright, Joie Lee, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Roberto Benigni
as Roberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Steven Wright
as Steven (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Joie Lee
as Good Twin (segment "Twins")
Cinqué Lee
as Evil Twin (segment "Twins") / Kitchen Guy (segment "Jack...")
Steve Buscemi
as Danny (segment "Twins")
Iggy Pop
as Iggy (segment "Somewhere in California")
Tom Waits
as Tom (segment "Somewhere in California")
Joseph Rigano
as Joe (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
Vinny Vella
as Vinny (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
Vinny Vella, Jr.
as Vinny Jr. (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")Renée French
as Renée (segment "Renée")E.J. Rodriguez
as Waiter (segment "Renée")Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 97 min |
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