Incendies 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 Incendies). Incendies is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 2h 20m. Incendies is the older of the two (2010 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Incendies
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Incendies | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 11m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | John Dunn-Hill, Jackie Sawiris, Rémy Girard, Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Incendies
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
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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