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 exist…
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Agora
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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Release date
17/05/2009
Votes
1,630
Popularity
3.0
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
Charles Thake
Hesiquius
Harry Borg
Prefect Evragius
Yousef Sweid
Pierre
Clint Dyer
Hierax-Parabolano
Sam Cox
Pagan Rival
George Harris
Heladius Dignitary
Sylvester Morand
Dignitary
Paul Barnes
Dignitary
Amber Rose Revah
Sidonia
Jordan Kiziuk
Hypatia's Disciple
Francis Ghersci
Hypatia's Disciple
Jonathan Grima
Hypatia's Disciple
Edward Caruana Galizia
Student (uncredited)
Chris Dingli
Student
Stephen Buhagiar
Parabalano
Joseph Camilleri
Parabolano
Charles Sammut
Philosopher
Michael Sciortino
Philosopher
Joe Quattromani
Old Philosopher
Alan Meadows
Rabbi
Peter Borg
Pagan Priest
Paul Portelli
Troublemaker
Robert Ricards
Roman Officer
Alan Paris
Bodyguard
John Montanaro
Bodyguard
Malcolm Ellul
Bodyguard
Ray Mangion
Crier via Canopica
Mary Rose Bonello
Old Jewish Woman
André Agius
Child
Frederick Testa
Christian
Sean Buhagiar
Christian Student
Theresa Celia
Christian Woman (as Theresa Cilia)
Frank Tanti
Deacon
Anthony Ellul
Deacon
Pierre Stafrace
Deacon
Christopher Raikes
Frightened Hellenic Man
Clare Agius
Frightened Hellenic Woman
Mario Camilleri
Alarmed Neighbour
Wesley Ellul
Guard
John Marinelli
Guard
Simon Cormi
Informer (as Simon Curmi)
Nikovich Sammut
Roman Officer
Ronnie Galea
Ship's Captain
David Ellul-Mercer
Slave (as David Ellul)
Philip Mizzi
Surgeon
Alan Azzopardi
Suspicious Jew
Polly March
Woman with Figs
Joe Pace
Stallkeeper
John Suda
Customer
Michael Tabone
Rabbi
Angele Galea
Charition
Malcolm Galea
Charition's Brother
Paul Celia
Indian King
Jean-Pierre Agius
Clown
Samuel Montague
Crier
Audrey Marie Bartolo
Pagan Woman
Marieclaire Camilleri
Jewish Girl (uncredited)
Guilherme de Franco
Roman Officer (uncredited)
Jimmy Grima
Hypatia Disciple No.2 (uncredited)
Andrew Hillsden
Pagan Warrior (uncredited)
Reuben Micallef
Disciple (uncredited)
Jovan Pisani
Drunken Indian (uncredited)
Juan Serrano
Cadaver judío (Extra)
Novica Todorovic
Parabalano Fighter (uncredited)
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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 th…
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