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18 December 2009 (USA) moreTagline:
Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed ForeverPlot:
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master, the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia of Alexandria. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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No More Mulling Over Radford's La Mula (From ioncinema. 8 June 2009)
Cannes Interview: Agora Director Alejandro Amenábar
(From FirstShowing.net. 26 May 2009, 12:27 AM, PDT)
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Extraordinary movie-making at its best. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Rachel Weisz | ... | Hypatia | |
| Max Minghella | ... | Davus | |
| Oscar Isaac | ... | Orestes | |
| Ashraf Barhom | ... | Ammonius | |
| Michael Lonsdale | ... | Theon | |
| Rupert Evans | ... | Synesius | |
| Richard Durden | ... | Olympius | |
| Sami Samir | ... | Cyril | |
| Manuel Cauchi | ... | Theophilus | |
| Homayoun Ershadi | ... | Aspasius | |
| Oshri Cohen | ... | Medorus | |
| Harry Borg | ... | Prefect Evagrius | |
| Charles Thake | ... | Hesiquius | |
| Yousef 'Joe' Sweid | ... | Peter | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Andre Agius | ... | Boy | |
| Paul Barnes | ... | Dignitary 2 | |
| Christopher Dingli | ... | Student 2 | |
| Clint Dyer | ... | Hierax | |
| Wesley Ellul | ... | Guard #1 | |
| Angele Galea | ... | Charition | |
| Jordan Kiziuk | ... | Hypatia's Disciple | |
| Samuel Montague | ... | Theatre Crier | |
| Alan Paris | ... | Bodyguard no. 1 | |
| Christopher Raikes | ... | Hellenistic Man | |
| Amber Rose Revah | ... | Sidonia | |
| Charles Sammut | ... | Philosopher 1 | |
| Juan Serrano | ... | Dead jew (extra actor) | |
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2.35 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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There were days when shooting had to delay for a few seconds. This was because of the nearby churches of Kalkara, Vittoriosa amongst others which had their bells activated at mid-noon. The bells could be heard from the sets of Ricasoli. moreFAQ
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Alejandro Amenábar's masterpiece is a breathtaking excursion into religious fascism and misogynistic tyranny made special by Rachel Weisz, who probably give one of the best female acting performances in years as a scientist who was light years beyond her generation. Weisz is amazing and her performance is the show and then some. She's back up by Max Minghella, who is a great actor in his own right and Oscar Isaac, who is just as good. The triangle between them in believable and touch by their struggles to find their destinies. Its a moving cinematic piece of art and Alejandro does the story proud in his way of capturing the time of struggles of that time. Far and away, the best film I have seen all year.