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Agora

Name: Agora
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: 2009-05-17
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 7.002

★ 7,0 /10 (1,579 Votes)

2009 EN 127 min

Overview

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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Release date

17/05/2009

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1,579

Popularity

4.8

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

Genres

Adventure Drama History

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

127 min

Budget

$70,000,000

Revenue

$39,457,342

Website

agoralapelicula.com

Rachel Weisz

Hypatia

Max Minghella

Davus

Oscar Isaac

Orestes

Ashraf Barhom

Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale

Theon

Rupert Evans

Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi

Aspasius

Sami Samir

Cyril

Richard Durden

Olympius

Omar Mostafa

Isidorus

Manuel Cauchi

Theophilus

Oshri Cohen

Medorus

Clint Dyer

Hierax-Parabolano

Yousef Sweid

Pierre

Amber Rose Revah

Sidonia

Charles Thake

Hesiquius

Harry Borg

Prefect Evragius

George Harris

Heladius Dignitary

Sylvester Morand

Dignitary

Jordan Kiziuk

Hypatia's Disciple

Chris Dingli

Student

Joseph Camilleri

Parabolano

Charles Sammut

Philosopher

Alan Meadows

Rabbi

Paul Portelli

Troublemaker

Alan Paris

Bodyguard

John Montanaro

Bodyguard

Malcolm Ellul

Bodyguard

Ray Mangion

Crier via Canopica

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Mary Rose Bonello

Old Jewish Woman

André Agius

Child

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Frederick Testa

Christian

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Pierre Stafrace

Deacon

Clare Agius

Frightened Hellenic Woman

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Wesley Ellul

Guard

Nikovich Sammut

Roman Officer

Philip Mizzi

Surgeon

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John Suda

Customer

Angele Galea

Charition

Malcolm Galea

Charition's Brother

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Paul Celia

Indian King

Edward Caruana Galizia

Student (uncredited)

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Guilherme de Franco

Roman Officer (uncredited)

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Robert Ricards

Roman Officer

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Audrey Marie Bartolo

Pagan Woman

Juan Serrano

Cadaver judío (Extra)

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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 exist…

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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 th…

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