Agora

Agora

2009 · 127 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.0 (1,299 votes)
Dir. Alejandro Amenábar · Starring Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale, Rupert Evans · Music Dario Marianelli

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

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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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This is a sweeping, intellectually charged historical epic, immersing you in a world of clashing ideologies and grand ideas. It feels both tragic and awe-inspiring, a melancholic journey through a pivotal era where the pursuit of knowledge confronts fervent belief amidst escalating political and religious turmoil. Expect a visually rich, thought-provoking experience.

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