Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs The Counterfeiters
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.4/10 for The Counterfeiters). The Counterfeiters is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 20m. The Counterfeiters is the older of the two (2007 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
The Counterfeiters| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | The Counterfeiters | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | Germany |
| Director | Wen Muye | Stefan Ruzowitzky |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey, August Zirner, Devid Striesow, Lenn Kudrjawizki, August Diehl |
Synopsis
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?
The Counterfeiters
The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
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