Nine films spanning genres from drama and comedy to action, thriller and animation will meet audiences in Türkiye’s cinemas this week.
This week’s highlights
“Verity: The Other Side of Truth”, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, will be released under the direction of Michael Showalter. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, the film follows Lowen Ashleigh, a writer facing financial difficulties, after she moves into the home of renowned author Verity Crawford to complete her unfinished books.
“Heart of the Savage,” starring Brad Pitt, follows a Special Forces officer who survives a military aircraft crash and struggles to stay alive with his loyal war dog in Alaska’s harsh and desolate wilderness. David Ayer directed the action, adventure and thriller film, which also features J. K. Simmons.
“Digger,” starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller and Michael Stuhlbarg, combines comedy and drama. Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the film follows Digger Rockwell, the most powerful person in the world, as he tries to prevent a global catastrophe he himself triggered by taking on the role of humanity’s savior.
“Queen in Distress,” directed by Lance Hammer, centers on the moral dilemma faced by a husband and his daughter as they try to assume guardianship of a woman with advanced dementia. Juliette Binoche, Mohammad Amiri and Lolabelle Backus star in the U.S.-U.K. co-production.
Thriller and music documentary
“Salmokji: Dark Waters,” a South Korean production directed by Lee Sang Min, tells the story of the supernatural events encountered by a film crew that travels to a deserted reservoir after an inexplicable figure appears in its footage.
“Linkin Park: Unshatter,” directed by Joseph Hahn and Mark Ritchie, brings to the big screen the band’s journey back to music after reuniting years after Chester Bennington’s death.
This week’s animated films
“The Forgotten Island,” co-directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, follows Jo and Raissa as they try to return home without losing their memories after discovering a portal to the legendary Nakali Island in Philippine mythology.
Barış Çorak’s animated film “Robu 404” tells the story of nine-year-old Can, who tries to express himself through the robot he creates and discovers himself with Robu 404’s help.
“Legends Team: Mission Istanbul,” directed by Cengizhan Uluocak, focuses on a brave team made up of animals and two children as they battle evil.
