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2009·127 min·Released

Agora

“Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.”

Adventure
Drama
History

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.

7.0(1,570 votes)

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Official Agora Trailer English HD

Cast & Crew

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

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TheRealMina

Written on 8/4/2023

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.

RalphRahal

Written on 12/17/2024

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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Official Agora Trailer English HD

Official Agora Trailer English HD