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Agora( 2009)

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

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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      Rachel Weisz

      Hypatia

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      Max Minghella

      Davus

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      Oscar Isaac

      Orestes

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      Ashraf Barhom

      Ammonius

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      Michael Lonsdale

      Theon

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      Rupert Evans

      Synesius

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      Homayoun Ershadi

      Aspasius

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      Sami Samir

      Cyril

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      Richard Durden

      Olympius

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      Omar Mostafa

      Isidorus

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      Manuel Cauchi

      Theophilus

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      Oshri Cohen

      Medorus

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      Clint Dyer

      Hierax-Parabolano

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      Yousef Sweid

      Pierre

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      Amber Rose Revah

      Sidonia

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      Charles Thake

      Hesiquius

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      Harry Borg

      Prefect Evragius

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      George Harris

      Heladius Dignitary

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      Sylvester Morand

      Dignitary

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      Jordan Kiziuk

      Hypatia's Disciple

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      Christopher Dingli

      Student

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      Joseph Camilleri

      Parabolano

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      Charles Sammut

      Philosopher

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      Alan Meadows

      Rabbi

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      Paul Portelli

      Troublemaker

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      Alan Paris

      Bodyguard

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      John Montanaro

      Bodyguard

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      Malcolm Ellul

      Bodyguard

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      Ray Mangion

      Crier via Canopica

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      Mary Rose Bonello

      Old Jewish Woman

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      André Agius

      Child

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      Frederick Testa

      Christian

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      Pierre Stafrace

      Deacon

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      Clare Agius

      Frightened Hellenic Woman

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      Wesley Ellul

      Guard

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      Nikovich Sammut

      Roman Officer

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      Philip Mizzi

      Surgeon

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      John Suda

      Customer

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      Angele Galea

      Charition

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      Malcolm Galea

      Charition's Brother

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      Paul Celia

      Indian King

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      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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    A review by TheRealMina

    3
    Written by TheRealMina on Fri Aug 04 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 existe...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    70000000.00

    Revenue

    39457342.00

    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