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The setting is Alexandra, Egypt of 391 A.D., and the pagan ruling class has seen an influx in the number of followers of Jesus Christ within city walls. Initially they constitute a minority, and the astronomical theories of Ptolemy, as taught by the respected philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz), are among the many pursuits of scientific knowledge that remain the dominant mode of thinking. But as the number and influence of Christians increase, outbreaks of violence in Agora square become common, a standoff forces the Roman Emperor to choose sides. Amidst the tense action, a fourth century slave, played convincingly by Max Minghella, is confronted with his love for his intellectual alchemist master, Hypatia of Alexandria, and the temptations of freedom spurred by the rise of Christianity in this historical epic from acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro Amenabar.Product Identifiers
ProducerAlvaro Augustin, Fernando Bovaira
EAN5014437133731
eBay Product ID (ePID)102245768
Product Key Features
ActorMichael Lonsdale, Rachel Weisz, Sami Samir, Max Minghella, Richard Durden, Rupert Evans, Ashraff Barhom, Oscar Isaac, Manuel Cauchi
Film/TV TitleAgora
DirectorAlejandro Amenabar
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time122 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2010
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Deleted Scenes, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureSpain
ComposerDario Marianelli
Production DesignerGuy H. Diaz
Additional InformationThe setting is Alexandra, Egypt of 391 A.D., and the pagan ruling class has seen an influx in the number of followers of Jesus Christ within city walls. Initially they constitute a minority, and the astronomical theories of Ptolemy, as taught by the respected philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz), are among the many pursuits of scientific knowledge that remain the dominant mode of thinking. But as the number and influence of Christians increase, outbreaks of violence in Agora square become common, a standoff forces the Roman Emperor to choose sides. Amidst the tense action, a fourth century slave, played convincingly by Max Minghella, is confronted with his love for his intellectual alchemist master, Hypatia of Alexandria, and the temptations of freedom spurred by the rise of Christianity in this historical epic from acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro Amenabar. <BR><BR>No expense has been spared in building a rich, three-dimensional recreation of Alexandria, teeming with thousands of extras. As Hypatia, Rachel Weisz gives an assured performance with the intentional mix of classical and current sensibilities. If viewers can see through to the deeper themes of tolerance and compassion, or simply want to experience the awe of this enriching spectacle, Agora is sure to encapsulate and enthral all audiences.
ReviewsThe Guardian - Alejandro Amenßbar has made an ambitious, cerebral and complex movie set in fourth-century Alexandria, the era in which the famous library was destroyed., L.A. Times - The subject is absorbing [...], Empire - Always intelligent and thought-provoking, it's a welcome return from Amenßbar., Variety - [...] a visually imposing, high-minded epic that ambitiously puts one of the pivotal moments in Western history onscreen for the first time.
ScreenwriterAlejandro Amenabar, Mateo Gil
Sound sourceDolby Digital\Dolby Digital 5.1
EditorNacho Ruiz Capillas
Movie/TV TitleAgora
Director of PhotographyXavi Gimenez
Consumer AdviceContains moderate violence and brief gory moments
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- 04 Feb, 2024
Religious fanaticism.
This film is based on actual events and is not for young children. It shows the evils of man made beliefs systems versus nature and knowledge and women. How man will kill for power and control.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2016
Great film
There was loads of criticism for putting Christianity down. I down think it's about that. It's about fundamental extremism. It shows that people from any religion, race, colour or cread, anyone infact, is capable of utter stupidity and absolute inhumanity in the name of a god.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Mar, 2024
Story of the fate of Hypatia of Alexandria
Good film, quickly despatched.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Feb, 2024
Agora
Great value and excellent dvdVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 May, 2019
Good movie
A good critical, scientific and philosophical movie...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 May, 2025
Very pleased.
Entertaining and informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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