Agora (2009)
Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.
Starring Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
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.
Runtime: 127 min.
Rating: 6.9
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Spain
Genres: Adventure,Drama,History
Keywords: christianity,philosophy,egypt,new love,war,cult,historical figure,history,sword fight,ancient world,destiny,hypatia,misogyny,persecution,library of alexandria,atheism,political unrest,impossible love,false history,power relations,unfulfillment,master servant relationship,love and romance,unfulfilled love,5th century
Cast
Hypatia
Davus
Orestes
Ammonius
Theon
Synesius
Aspasius
Cyril
Olympius
Isidorus
Theophilus
Medorus
Hierax-Parabolano
Pierre
Sidonia
Hesiquius
Prefect Evragius
Pagan Rival
Heladius Dignitary
Dignitary
Dignitary
Hypatia's Disciple
Hypatia's disciple
Hypatia's Disciple
Student
Parabalano
Parabolano
Philosopher
Philosopher
Old Philosopher
Rabbi
Pagan Priest
Troublemaker
Roman Officer
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
Crier via Canopica
Old Jewish Woman
Child
Christian
Christian student
Christian Woman
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Frightened Hellenic Man
Frightened Hellenic Woman
Alarmed Neighbour
Guard
Guard
Informer
Roman officer
Roman Officer
Ship's Captain
Slave
Surgeon
Suspicious Jew
Woman with figs
Stallkeeper
Customer
Rabbi
Charition
Charition's Brother
Indian King
Clown
Crier
Jewish Girl (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Roman Officer (uncredited)
Dead Jew (uncredited)
Parabalano Fighter (uncredited)