Agora
7/10
Rating
127 min
Runtime
2009
Release Year
Alejandro Amenábar
Director
Cast
Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale
Quick Synopsis
Set in Roman Egypt, the film follows Hypatia, a philosopher living in Alexandria, and her complex relationship with Davus, her slave. Davus struggles with his feelings for Hypatia while also facing the chance to earn his freedom by aligning himself with the growing Christian movement in the city.
Detailed Synopsis of Agora
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.
