The Divergent Series: Allegiant

In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, society is divided into 5 factions, each one dedicated to cultivating a specific virtue: The Honest (candor), The Selfless (abnegation), The Dauntless (the brave), The Peaceful (amity), and The Erudite (intelligence). In an annual ceremony, every 16 year old must decide which faction to belong to for the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the choice is between staying with her family and being her true self. Her decision will surprise everyone, including her.

Duration: 121
Production year: 2016
Country: United States of America

Robert Schwentke

Born and raised in Germany, Schwentke studied comparative literature and philosophy before attending the directing program at the American Film Institute.
ROBERT SCHWENTKE was already an award-winning director in his native Germany when he made his American film debut with the 2005 thriller Flightplan, starring Jodie Foster. From there he went on to direct Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams in The Time Traveler’s Wife, after which he helmed the hit feature film RED starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, and Helen Mirren in 2010. He most recently directed the Jeff Bridges-starring R.I.P.D.

Recently, Schwentke directed Insurgent (2015) and Allegiant (2016), episodes of the Divergent Series, a trilogy based on the Veronica Roth book series.

Original title: The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Robert Schwentke

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