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Agora is a 2009 film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, a 4th-century philosopher and astronomer in Roman Egypt. The film explores the conflict between religion and science, and the fate of classical antiquity amidst the Christianization of the region.
Agora: Directed by Alejandro Amenábar. With Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom. A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hope of pursuing freedom while falling in love with his mistress, the philosophy and mathematics professor Hypatia of Alexandria.
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Jun 2, 2011 · Agora (2009) - Official Trailer. Following "Rome", comes the new historical drama "Agora" (meaning 'market'). Alexandria, 391: Hypatia teaches astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy.
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Set in ancient Egypt under Roman rule, "Agora" follows astronomer Hypatia (Oscar winner Rachel Weisz, "The Mummy") as she leads a few disciples fighting to save the wisdom of the ancient world.
In the 4th century A.D., astronomer and philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) teaches her scientific beliefs to a class of male students. Among them is lovestruck slave Davus...
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- Alejandro Amenábar
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- Rachel Weisz
Ensconced in ancient Alexandria's library, placid Hypatia probes the boundaries of learning while a destructive religious war brews in the streets. Watch trailers & learn more.
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Jul 21, 2010 · Christians 1 library, Pagans 0. Adventure. 127 minutes ‧ NR ‧ 2010. Roger Ebert. July 21, 2010. 4 min read. Michael Lonsdale and Rachel Weisz. I went to see “Agora” expecting an epic with swords, sandals and sex. I found swords and sandals, some unexpected opinions about sex, and a great deal more.
