CultureOnce Upon a Time in the Middle East: A New Frame for Anti-War Cinema
The Chinese film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East follows chef Xu Fu as he tries to save lives, feed people and preserve ordinary life amid war in the Middle East. Viewers have praised its emotional force, while some scholars call it China’s first realist anti-war film. Its focus on shared meals and everyday kindness offers a perspective centered on civilians rather than soldiers.
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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East: A New Frame for Anti-War Cinema
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