Agora is a 2009 period drama directed by Alejandro Amenabar. The film is set in ancient Egypt and stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia of Alexandria and Max Minghella as her slave Davus.
Agora Synopsis
Agora, which was an ancient marketplace in Egypt, is the setting for the story of a female philosopher named Hypatia, played by Rachel Weisz. A slave boy named Davus, played by Max Minghella, falls in love with Hypatia. But there is turmoil in Roman occupied Egypt, as the rise of Christianity threatens to overthrow the Roman empire in Egypt. Davus must choose between his love for Hypatia and the possibility of freedom by joining the rising Christian cause.Variety.com: Weisz, Minghella to star in Agora
Agora Cast
- Rachel Weisz as Hypatia of Alexandria
- Max Minghella as Davus, her slave
- Rupert Evans as Synesius
- Oscar Issac as Orestes
- Ashraf Barhom as Ammonius
- Sami Samir as Cyril
- Richard Durden as Olympius
- Michael Lonsdale as Theon
- Yousef Sweid as Peter
- Charles Thake as Hesiquius
- Harry Borg as Prefect Evagrius
- Manuel Cauchi as Theophilus
- Homayoun Ershadi as Aspasius
- Oshri Cohen as Medorus
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Fast Facts
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U.S. Release date
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MPAA rating
Pending
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Running Time
Pending
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Directed by Alejandro Amenabar
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Written by Alejandro Amenabar and Mateo Gil
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Produced by Fernando Bovaira
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Country
Spain
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Setting
Ancient Egypt
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Language
English
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Production companies
Cinebiss, Telecinco, Mod Producciones, Hienoptero
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Distributor
Focus Pictures
