Agora (2009)
Release Date
2009-05-17
Rating
7
Duration
127 min
Countries
Keywords
egypt new love christianity philosophy cult historical figure sword fight love ancient world destiny hypatia misogyny persecution library of alexandria atheism political unrest impossible love false history power relations unfulfillment master servant relationship unfulfilled love 5th century
Qualities
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.
