Film
Agora (2009)
Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.
Adventure, Drama, History· Directed by Alejandro Amenábar· 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.
Connections
Top billing
- Rachel Weisz as Hypatia
- Max Minghella as Davus
- Oscar Isaac as Orestes
- Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius
- Michael Lonsdale as Theon