The Art of Self-Defense vs The Book of Sun
The Book of Sun has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.6/10 for The Art of Self-Defense). The Art of Self-Defense is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 10m. The Art of Self-Defense is the older of the two (2019 against 2020). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Art of Self-Defense
The Book of Sun| The Art of Self-Defense | The Book of Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Riley Stearns | Faris Godus |
| Main cast | Imogen Poots, Phillip Andre Botello, Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Jason Burkey | Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Nadia Malaika, Faris Godus, Ismail Alhassan |
Synopsis
The Art of Self-Defense
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
The Book of Sun
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
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