Agora

Release Date: May 28th, 2010
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Writer: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Studio: Newmarket Films
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2 hours 06 minutes

“Agora” is an epic story, depicting historical scenes, which take place in Egypt relating to the 4th century A.D., the times of the Roman Empire.
The story begins on the streets of Alexandria, where violent religious fanatics are going to destroy the main library of the city. Trapped inside the library, Hypatia with the group of her faithful disciples try to confront the violence and save dignity, freedom and cultural heritage of the ancient world. Being a prominent mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, the woman has a special popularity among her followers, but two men are especially devoted to Hypatya. The first of them who tries to win her heart is Orestes, known by his clever humor and wit. The second one is Davus - a young slave of Hypatia, who suffers from his secret love for his mistress and the desire for freedom. He knows he could become free, if he joins the troops of Christians, but then he has to abandon Hypatia.
The epic film, directed by Alejandro Amenabar, is full of dramatic chronicles and describes the strong feelings, standing out against a historical background. The film represents to the viewer the unsurpassed play of Rachel Weisz in the role of Hypatia, Max Minghella in the role of a slave and Oscar Isaac as Orestes.

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