The Giver (2014)
The Giver (2014) is a dystopian sci-fi film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on Lois Lowry’s novel. It follows Jonas, a young man who lives in a highly controlled society devoid of emotions and individuality. At the age of 16, Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memory, where he learns about the world’s true history and the emotions of love, pain, and joy. As he gains knowledge, Jonas starts to question the society’s rules and fights for freedom. With compelling performances from Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, the movie explores themes of memory, choice, and freedom.
