CultureChinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' selected as Oscar entry

“Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” will represent the Chinese mainland in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Directed by Wen Muye, the film follows a Chinese chef who travels to the Middle East to repay debts, gets caught up in a conflict and cares for children orphaned by war. It had grossed more than 2.356 billion yuan by Oct. 7, ranking second at the mainland’s 2026 box office.

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