Alexandra vs Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 6/10 for Alexandra). Alexandra is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 20m. Alexandra is the older of the two (2007 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Alexandra
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Alexandra | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 35m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Aleksandr Sokurov | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Aleksei Neymyshev, Galina Vishnevskaya, Vasily Shevtsov, Raisa Gichaeva, Evgeniy Tkachuk | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Alexandra
Elderly Aleksandra visits her Russian soldier grandson, Denis, at the Chechen war front, providing comfort as she tours his army. All the while, Denis ponders the reason for her unexpected appearance.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
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