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Chinese film about Baghdad restaurant during wartime selected for Oscars

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A film depicting a Chinese restaurant in Baghdad that served as a sanctuary during wartime has been chosen as China's submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Academy Awards. Titled "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East," the movie, directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming, achieved significant box office success in China, grossing over 2.3 billion yuan. The narrative centers on a chef who opens a restaurant in the Middle East, which subsequently becomes a refuge for children affected by the conflict. AI

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Chinese film about Baghdad restaurant during wartime selected for Oscars

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China’s Iraq War ‘safe haven’ restaurant film of real people to represent country at Oscars

    A mainland-produced film about a Chinese restaurant in Baghdad that became a wartime refuge has been selected as China’s entry for next year’s Oscars, bringing global attention to untold stories from the Iraq War. Directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming, Once…

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