Coffee and Cigarettes Collection
3 movies · 1986–1997
The "Coffee and Cigarettes Collection" is a trilogy of short films created by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. Spanning from 1986 to 1997, the collection comprises three installments with a total runtime of 26 minutes. The films explore interactions between various characters in coffee shops, often centered around the shared act of drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes. The trilogy consists of three films: "Coffee and Cigarettes" (1986), "Coffee and Cigarettes II" (1989), and "Coffee and Cigarettes III" (1997). The individual film lengths are 6, 8, and 12 minutes respectively. The total budget for the entire collection was zero, and the total revenue generated was also zero. This collection presents a series of vignettes, focusing on seemingly mundane conversations and moments between individuals. Each film features a distinct set of characters engaging in dialogue, often with a detached and observational tone. The three films together offer a cumulative exploration of human connection and the small, everyday rituals that bind people together.
