CultureChinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' to compete for Oscar

The film’s official Weibo account said Wednesday that “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 and starring Shen Teng, it follows a Chinese chef who travels to the Middle East to repay debts, becomes caught in a conflict and cares for children orphaned by war.

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