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Agora

"Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever."

2009-05-17 Adventure 2hr 7m

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.

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A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.

  • Released
    2009-05-17
  • Revenue
    $39,457,342
  • Budget
    $70,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 7m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.1
  • Production
    Mod Producciones, Himenóptero, Telecinco Cinema

Crew

Alejandro Amenábar
Director
Mateo Gil
Writer
Fernando Bovaira
Producer
Keywords:
egypt new love christianity philosophy cult historical figure sword fight love ancient world destiny hypatia misogyny persecution library of alexandria atheism political unrest impossible love false history power relations unfulfillment master servant relationship unfulfilled love 5th century

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Cast

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz
Hypatia
Max Minghella

Max Minghella
Davus
Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac
Orestes
Ashraf Barhom

Ashraf Barhom
Ammonius
Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale
Theon
Rupert Evans

Rupert Evans
Synesius
Homayoun Ershadi

Homayoun Ershadi
Aspasius
Sami Samir

Sami Samir
Cyril
Richard Durden

Richard Durden
Olympius
Omar Mostafa

Omar Mostafa
Isidorus
Manuel Cauchi

Manuel Cauchi
Theophilus
Oshri Cohen

Oshri Cohen
Medorus
Clint Dyer

Clint Dyer
Hierax-Parabolano
Yousef Sweid

Yousef Sweid
Pierre
Amber Rose Revah

Amber Rose Revah
Sidonia
Charles Thake

Charles Thake
Hesiquius
Harry Borg

Harry Borg
Prefect Evragius
George Harris

George Harris
Heladius Dignitary
Sylvester Morand

Sylvester Morand
Dignitary
Jordan Kiziuk

Jordan Kiziuk
Hypatia's Disciple
Christopher Dingli

Christopher Dingli
Student
Joseph Camilleri

Joseph Camilleri
Parabolano
Charles Sammut

Charles Sammut
Philosopher
Alan Meadows

Alan Meadows
Rabbi
Paul Portelli

Paul Portelli
Troublemaker
Alan Paris

Alan Paris
Bodyguard
John Montanaro

John Montanaro
Bodyguard
Malcolm Ellul

Malcolm Ellul
Bodyguard
Ray Mangion

Ray Mangion
Crier via Canopica
Mary Rose Bonello

Mary Rose Bonello
Old Jewish Woman
André Agius

André Agius
Child
Frederick Testa

Frederick Testa
Christian
Pierre Stafrace

Pierre Stafrace
Deacon
Clare Agius

Clare Agius
Frightened Hellenic Woman
Wesley Ellul

Wesley Ellul
Guard
Nikovich Sammut

Nikovich Sammut
Roman Officer
Philip Mizzi

Philip Mizzi
Surgeon
John Suda

John Suda
Customer
Angele Galea

Angele Galea
Charition
Malcolm Galea

Malcolm Galea
Charition's Brother
Paul Celia

Paul Celia
Indian King
Edward Caruana Galizia

Edward Caruana Galizia
Student (uncredited)
Guilherme de Franco

Guilherme de Franco
Roman Officer (uncredited)
Robert Ricards

Robert Ricards
Roman Officer
Audrey Marie Bartolo

Audrey Marie Bartolo
Pagan Woman

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Agora
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A Review by minymina 3

Written by minymina on 2023-08-04

Agora represents a rather chaotic and completely inaccurate historical biopic. Despite the commendable acting by Rachel Weisz and Oscar I... read more

Agora represents a rather chaotic and completely inaccurate historical biopic. Despite the commendable acting by Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac, the movie, which was created with a significant budget, strangely exudes an air of thriftiness typically associated with lower-budget productions. The storyline itself verges on the absurd, taking considerable liberties with historical facts by reshaping them and even conjuring entirely new occurrences. This departure from reality transforms the work from a scholarly biopic into a realm of pure fantasy. The library of Alexandria no longer existed during the time of Hypatia. Furthermore, the circumstances surrounding the destruction or closure of the Library of Alexandria remain shrouded in mystery. The precise cause, whether through fire or deliberate demolition, eludes us. Yet the film decides to come up with its own narrative as to how the library was destroyed. Additionally, the depiction of Christian riots in the film does not align with historical accuracy, a complete falsehood just to add drama and tension to an otherwise boring feature film. For a historical biopic, accuracy is important and this film fales miserably. Definitely do not watch this as an accurate representation of historical events.

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A Review by RalphRahal 7

Written by RalphRahal on 2024-12-17

Agora is a well-crafted film that manages to be both entertaining and educational. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the hi... read more

Agora is a well-crafted film that manages to be both entertaining and educational. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the historical events, which is understandable given the gaps in recorded history, it does a great job of capturing the essence of the time. The writing feels solid, and despite some moments that might stretch historical accuracy, the story remains compelling and thought-provoking. The acting is another highlight. Rachel Weisz shines as Hypatia, bringing intelligence and grace to the role. Her portrayal makes Hypatia’s struggle with philosophy, reason, and the changing world around her deeply engaging. Most of the main cast delivered strong performances that added depth to the characters and their relationships. The directing is to the point, keeping the narrative focused on the tension between reason and dogma. The production design deserves credit too. It successfully recreates the feel of ancient Alexandria, immersing you in the historical setting. From the bustling streets to the grandeur of the Serapeum, it pulls you into the world of the film. Overall, Agora is a beautifully executed movie that is as educational as it is entertaining. It offers a glimpse into an important and tumultuous period of history while exploring timeless themes about knowledge, power, and humanity. Despite its fictionalized elements, it is a powerful film that is worth watching.

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A Review by TheRealMina

Agora represents a rather chaotic and completely inaccurate historical biopic. Despite the commendable acting by Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac, the movie, which was created with a significant budget, strangely exudes an air of thriftiness...

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A Review by minymina 3

Written by minymina on 2023-08-04

Agora represents a rather chaotic and completely inaccurate historical biopic. Despite the commendable acting by Rachel Weisz and Oscar Isaac, the movie, which was created with a significant budget...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by RalphRahal 7

Written by RalphRahal on 2024-12-17

Agora is a well-crafted film that manages to be both entertaining and educational. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the historical events, which is understandable given the gaps in r...

read more