Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 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 8.1/10 for Atatürk II 1881 – 1919). Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 22m. Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mehmet Ada Öztekin | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Alican Barlas, Aras Bulut Iynemli, Sarp Akkaya, Esra Bilgiç, Lidija Kordić | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Mustafa Kemal had just begun his journey after proving himself in 1915 at the Gallipoli front. He would go on to face major battles on the eastern front against the Russians and later against the British in Syria, ultimately becoming the only Ottoman officer not to lose a battle during WW1. However, despite all his success, he would encounter an unexpected challenge upon his return to Istanbul.
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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