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Agora

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

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.

Release Date : 2009-05-17

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Mod ProduccionesHimenópteroTelecinco Cinema

Production Country : Spain

Alternative Titles : Mists of Time

Cast

Character Name : Hypatia

Original Name : Rachel Weisz

Gender : Female

Character Name : Davus

Original Name : Max Minghella

Gender : Male

Character Name : Orestes

Original Name : Oscar Isaac

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ammonius

Original Name : Ashraf Barhom

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theon

Original Name : Michael Lonsdale

Gender : Male

Character Name : Synesius

Original Name : Rupert Evans

Gender : Male

Character Name : Aspasius

Original Name : Homayoun Ershadi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cyril

Original Name : Sami Samir

Gender : Male

Character Name : Olympius

Original Name : Richard Durden

Gender : Male

Character Name : Isidorus

Original Name : Omar Mostafa

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theophilus

Original Name : Manuel Cauchi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Medorus

Original Name : Oshri Cohen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hierax-Parabolano

Original Name : Clint Dyer

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pierre

Original Name : Yousef Sweid

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sidonia

Original Name : Amber Rose Revah

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hesiquius

Original Name : Charles Thake

Gender : Male

Character Name : Prefect Evragius

Original Name : Harry Borg

Gender : Male

Character Name : Heladius Dignitary

Original Name : George Harris

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dignitary

Original Name : Sylvester Morand

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hypatia's Disciple

Original Name : Jordan Kiziuk

Gender : Male

Character Name : Student

Original Name : Christopher Dingli

Gender : Male

Character Name : Parabolano

Original Name : Joseph Camilleri

Gender : Male

Character Name : Philosopher

Original Name : Charles Sammut

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rabbi

Original Name : Alan Meadows

Gender : Male

Character Name : Troublemaker

Original Name : Paul Portelli

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bodyguard

Original Name : Alan Paris

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bodyguard

Original Name : John Montanaro

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bodyguard

Original Name : Malcolm Ellul

Gender : Male

Character Name : Crier via Canopica

Original Name : Ray Mangion

Gender : Male

Character Name : Old Jewish Woman

Original Name : Mary Rose Bonello

Gender : Male

Character Name : Child

Original Name : André Agius

Gender : Male

Character Name : Christian

Original Name : Frederick Testa

Gender : Male

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Character Name : Deacon

Original Name : Pierre Stafrace

Gender : Male

Character Name : Frightened Hellenic Woman

Original Name : Clare Agius

Gender : Female

Character Name : Guard

Original Name : Wesley Ellul

Gender : Male

Character Name : Roman Officer

Original Name : Nikovich Sammut

Gender : Male

Character Name : Surgeon

Original Name : Philip Mizzi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Customer

Original Name : John Suda

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charition

Original Name : Angele Galea

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charition's Brother

Original Name : Malcolm Galea

Gender : Male

Character Name : Indian King

Original Name : Paul Celia

Gender : Male

Character Name : Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Edward Caruana Galizia

Gender : Male

Character Name : Roman Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Guilherme de Franco

Gender : Male

Character Name : Roman Officer

Original Name : Robert Ricards

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pagan Woman

Original Name : Audrey Marie Bartolo

Gender : Male

Reviews

TheRealMina

@minymina

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, 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

@RalphRahal

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 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.