Agora

2012 • 126 minutes

About this movie

4th century A.D. Egypt under the Roman Empire… Violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city'’s famous Library. Trapped inside its walls, the brilliant astronomer Hypatia and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the Ancient World… Among them, the two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes and Davus, Hypatia’s young slave, who is torn between his secret love for her and the freedom he knows can be his if he chooses to join the unstoppable surge of the Christians. © 2009 MOD PRODUCCIONES, HIMENÓPTERO, TELECINCO CINEMA

Ratings and reviews

I found this movie to be very enjoyable. It foregoes standard Hollywood blockbuster story arc for an engaging and accessible treatment of historical events. It features strong performances, excellent pacing, and great cinematography. It is a hidden gem.

Absolutely love this movie, I actually re-watch it from time to time. Its not exactly your average typical movie. Very under-rated, It's not only a good movie, it also has some great historical content in it as well!!! Absolutely recommend it, especially for the history lovers out there!

Really gets you thinking about philosophy and faith. A must-see hidden gem of cinema. Edit: Was $0.99 to rent now it is $4.99... What is going on?