Meet the Egyptian talent in China's latest anti-war film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East'

The Chinese anti-war film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" is now playing in theaters across China. Since its nationwide release on August 11, the film has won strong reviews from both critics and viewers for offering a new cinematic narrative on war and peace. Sixteen-year-old Egyptian actor Omar Sherif, who plays the teenage orphan Seif in the movie, and Mohamed Osama, the producer responsible for casting Arab talent for the film, sat down with CGTN's Lyne Lin to share some behind-the-scenes stories from the production. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA