Rachel Weisz

Max Minghella

Oscar Isaac

Ashraf Barhom

Michael Lonsdale

Rupert Evans

Homayoun Ershadi

Sami Samir

Richard Durden

Omar Mostafa

Manuel Cauchi

Oshri Cohen

Clint Dyer

Yousef Sweid

Amber Rose Revah

Charles Thake

Harry Borg

George Harris

Sylvester Morand

Jordan Kiziuk

Christopher Dingli

Joseph Camilleri

Charles Sammut

Alan Meadows

Paul Portelli

Alan Paris

John Montanaro

Malcolm Ellul

Ray Mangion

Mary Rose Bonello

André Agius

Frederick Testa

Pierre Stafrace

Clare Agius

Wesley Ellul

Nikovich Sammut

Philip Mizzi

John Suda

Angele Galea

Malcolm Galea

Paul Celia

Edward Caruana Galizia

Guilherme de Franco

Robert Ricards

Audrey Marie Bartolo

Alejandro Amenábar

Mateo Gil

José Luis Rodríguez

Guy Hendrix Dyas

Nacho Ruiz Capillas

Rocio Sainz Herrero

Graeme Purdy

Ian Tapp

Carmen Soriano

Monica Sallustio

Mike Dowson

Albert Carreras

Jason Knox-Johnston

Roberta Federico

Malcolm Roberts

Niv Adiri

Jina Jay

Glenn Freemantle

Stuart Kearns

Nicolas Becker

Ben Barker

Eduardo Díaz

Gabriella Pescucci

Lesley Smith

Juanjo Carretero

Xavi Giménez

Michal Soun

Richard Pryke

Josu Inchaustegui

Tom Sayers

Nike Alonso

Félix Bergés

Chris Kitisakkul

Laura Martínez

Andy Kennedy

Magoga Piñas

Matthew Gray

Larry Dias

Teresa Isasi

Fernando Bovaira

Steven Desbrow

Lee Herrick

Jordi Casares

Tony Lewis

Christian Mallia

Mark Sansone

Frank Walsh

Dario Marianelli

Montse Ribé

Alex Martínez Roig

Óscar Faura

Gillian Dodders

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Agora

Himenóptero

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Telecinco Cinema

Canal+ España

Focus Features

Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E.

Calle Cruzada

Fox International Productions Spain

Bulgaria

Malta

Spain

United States of America

English

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

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 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.

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.

Official Agora Trailer English HD

Agora( 2009)

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

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Written by TheRealMina on Fri Aug 04 2023

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