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Agora

Agora

★ 7,0 /10 (1,630 Votes)
2009 EN 127 min

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

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

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

127 min

Budget

$70,000,000

Revenue

$39,457,342

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Hypatia

Max Minghella

Max Minghella

Davus

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Orestes

Ashraf Barhom

Ashraf Barhom

Ammonius

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Theon

Rupert Evans

Rupert Evans

Synesius

Homayoun Ershadi

Homayoun Ershadi

Aspasius

Sami Samir

Sami Samir

Cyril

Richard Durden

Richard Durden

Olympius

Omar Mostafa

Omar Mostafa

Isidorus

Manuel Cauchi

Manuel Cauchi

Theophilus

Oshri Cohen

Oshri Cohen

Medorus

Charles Thake

Charles Thake

Hesiquius

Harry Borg

Harry Borg

Prefect Evragius

Yousef Sweid

Yousef Sweid

Pierre

Clint Dyer

Clint Dyer

Hierax-Parabolano

Sam Cox

Sam Cox

Pagan Rival

George Harris

George Harris

Heladius Dignitary

Sylvester Morand

Sylvester Morand

Dignitary

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Paul Barnes

Dignitary

Amber Rose Revah

Amber Rose Revah

Sidonia

Jordan Kiziuk

Jordan Kiziuk

Hypatia's Disciple

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Francis Ghersci

Hypatia's Disciple

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Jonathan Grima

Hypatia's Disciple

Edward Caruana Galizia

Edward Caruana Galizia

Student (uncredited)

Chris Dingli

Chris Dingli

Student

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Stephen Buhagiar

Parabalano

Joseph Camilleri

Joseph Camilleri

Parabolano

Charles Sammut

Charles Sammut

Philosopher

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Michael Sciortino

Philosopher

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Joe Quattromani

Old Philosopher

Alan Meadows

Alan Meadows

Rabbi

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Peter Borg

Pagan Priest

Paul Portelli

Paul Portelli

Troublemaker

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Robert Ricards

Roman Officer

Alan Paris

Alan Paris

Bodyguard

John Montanaro

John Montanaro

Bodyguard

Malcolm Ellul

Malcolm Ellul

Bodyguard

Ray Mangion

Ray Mangion

Crier via Canopica

Mary Rose Bonello

Mary Rose Bonello

Old Jewish Woman

André Agius

André Agius

Child

Frederick Testa

Frederick Testa

Christian

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Sean Buhagiar

Christian Student

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Theresa Celia

Christian Woman (as Theresa Cilia)

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Frank Tanti

Deacon

Anthony Ellul

Anthony Ellul

Deacon

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Pierre Stafrace

Deacon

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Christopher Raikes

Frightened Hellenic Man

Clare Agius

Clare Agius

Frightened Hellenic Woman

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Mario Camilleri

Alarmed Neighbour

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Wesley Ellul

Guard

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John Marinelli

Guard

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Simon Cormi

Informer (as Simon Curmi)

Nikovich Sammut

Nikovich Sammut

Roman Officer

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Ronnie Galea

Ship's Captain

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David Ellul-Mercer

Slave (as David Ellul)

Philip Mizzi

Philip Mizzi

Surgeon

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Alan Azzopardi

Suspicious Jew

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Polly March

Woman with Figs

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Joe Pace

Stallkeeper

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John Suda

Customer

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Michael Tabone

Rabbi

Angele Galea

Angele Galea

Charition

Malcolm Galea

Malcolm Galea

Charition's Brother

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Paul Celia

Indian King

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Jean-Pierre Agius

Clown

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Samuel Montague

Crier

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Audrey Marie Bartolo

Pagan Woman

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Marieclaire Camilleri

Jewish Girl (uncredited)

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Guilherme de Franco

Roman Officer (uncredited)

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Jimmy Grima

Hypatia Disciple No.2 (uncredited)

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Andrew Hillsden

Pagan Warrior (uncredited)

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Reuben Micallef

Disciple (uncredited)

Jovan Pisani

Jovan Pisani

Drunken Indian (uncredited)

Juan Serrano

Juan Serrano

Cadaver judío (Extra)

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Novica Todorovic

Parabalano Fighter (uncredited)

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TheRealMina

2023-08-04

⭐ 3

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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RalphRahal

2024-12-17

⭐ 7

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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