This week’s new releases might not be filled with big names and blockbuster franchise titles, but there’s a new slew of new films worthy of your interest. This week’s releases include the true story of an artist who used his talents and humor to survive the horrors of the Holocaust and help others escape, an anime film about a girl who can see the colors in people’s hearts, a thriller about a woman who finds out here father was once a spy, and much more!
Bau: Artist at War (PG-13)
The inspiring love story of Joseph Bau, artist, forger, holocaust survivor. Using his artistic skills, humor and hope in the camps, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape. Miraculously, he finds love in the midst of despair.
Directed by Sean McNamara
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Inbar Lavi, Yan Tual, Adam Tsekhman, Edward Foy
Release date: January 24
Brave the Dark (PG-13)
Haunted by torturous childhood memories, Nate Williams finds himself engulfed in darkness. When his drama teacher, Mr. Deen bails him out of jail and takes him in, Nate must confront his past before it leads to his own destruction.
Directed by Damian Harris
Starring: Jared Harris, Sasha Bhasin, Will Price, Nicholas Hamilton, Martin Jarvis
Release date: January 24
The Colors Within (PG)
A girl who can see colors in people’s hearts joins a band with two other people.
Directed by Naoko Yamada
Starring: Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido, Yasuko, Minako Kotobuki
Release date: January 24
Flight Risk (R)
A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.
Directed by Mel Gibson
Starring: Michelle Dockery, Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, Leah Remini, Monib Abhat
Release date: January 24
Inheritance (R)
When Maya learns her father Sam was once a spy, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy.
Directed by Neil Burger
Starring: Phoebe Dynevor, Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, Kersti Bryan, Daniel Joey Albright
Release date: January 24
Presence (R)
A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, West Mulholland
Release date: January 24
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