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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.
- Original title
- Agora
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $70,000,000
- Revenue
- $39,457,342
RalphRahal
Dec 17, 2024 · via TMDB
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.
TheRealMina
Aug 4, 2023 · via TMDB
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.
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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
André Agius
Child
Clare Agius
Frightened Hellenic Woman
Nikovich Sammut
Roman Officer
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Surgeon
Angele Galea
Charition
Malcolm Galea
Charition's Brother
Edward Caruana Galizia
Student (uncredited)
Juan Serrano
Cadaver judío (Extra)
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Production Design
Xavi Giménez
Director of Photography
Óscar Faura
Second Unit Director of Photography
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Montse Ribé
Makeup Effects Designer
Juan Serrano
Prosthetics
Alejandro Amenábar
Director
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
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Terri Taylor
Casting Consultant
Jina Jay
Casting Director
Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano
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Simón de Santiago
Executive Producer
Fernando Bovaira
Producer
Dario Marianelli
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Glenn Freemantle
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Andy Kennedy
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