Movie guide alt: Independent, limited release and foreign-language films

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.

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“And While We Were Here” — While accompanying her husband on a business trip off the Amalfi Coast, a young American writer finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads. With Kate Bosworth, Iddo Goldber and Jamie Blackley. Written and directed by Kat Coiro. (1:24) NR.

“Battle of the Year” — A hip-hop mogul enlists a hard-luck ex-basketball coach and an all-star dance crew to win an international dance tournament in which Americans have not triumphed in 15 years. With Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso and Josh Peck. Written by Brin Hill and Chris Parker. Directed by Benson Lee. (1:49) PG-13.

“Blue Caprice” — A disgruntled veteran molds an abandoned teen into his protege for a bloody spree in this drama based on the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. With Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond and Joey Lauren Adams. Written and directed by Alexandre Moors. (1:35) R.

“Chavez: Cage of Glory” — An out-of-work Mexican-American man returns to his fighting roots and enters the mixed martial arts ring to raise money to pay for his young son’s medical bills. With Hector Echavarria, Danny Trejo and Steven Bauer. Written and directed by Echavarria. (1:33) R.

“Cleaver’s Destiny” — This documentary chronicles a young woman’s search for her father, a homeless Gulf War veteran who she grew up thinking was dead. Directed by Karl Lentini. (1:32) NR.