Agora
Philosopher‑scientist Hypatia fights to safeguard the wisdom of antiquity from a fanatical tide of religious upheaval in 4th‑century Alexandria, even as her enslaved confidant is torn between love for her and the lure of freedom through the very forces she opposes.
“Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.”
Synopsis
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, focusing on philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her complex relationship with her slave Davus, who is caught between his affection for her and the prospect of earning his freedom by aligning with the growing influence of Christianity.
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Edited by Nacho Ruiz CapillasShot by Xavi GimenezScored by Dario MarianelliDesigned by Guy Hendrix Dyas
Box Office
2009 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$39.5M
US & Canada: $619K — 2% of worldwide · International: $38.8M (98%)
Also known as
- Agora - Die Säulen des Himmelsde
- Ágoraes
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Cast & Crew
55 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
34Clint Dyer
as Hierax-Parabolano
Yousef Sweid
as Pierre
Amber Rose Revah
as Sidonia
Charles Thake
as Hesiquius
Harry Borg
as Prefect Evragius
George Harris
as Heladius Dignitary
Sylvester Morand
as Dignitary
Jordan Kiziuk
as Hypatia's Disciple
Chris Dingli
as Student
Joseph Camilleri
as Parabolano
Charles Sammut
as Philosopher
Alan Meadows
as Rabbi
Paul Portelli
as Troublemaker
Alan Paris
as Bodyguard
John Montanaro
as Bodyguard
Malcolm Ellul
as Bodyguard
Ray Mangion
as Crier via Canopica
Mary Rose Bonello
as Old Jewish Woman
Andre Agius
as Child
Frederick Testa
as Christian
Pierre Stafrace
as Deacon
Clare Agius
as Frightened Hellenic Woman
Wesley Ellul
as Guard
Nikovich Sammut
as Roman Officer
Philip Mizzi
as Surgeon
John Suda
as Customer
Angele Galea
as Charition
Malcolm Galea
as Charition's Brother
Paul Celia
as Indian King
Edward Caruana Galizia
as Student (uncredited)
Guilherme De Franco
as Roman Officer (uncredited)
Robert Ricards
as Roman Officer
Audrey Marie Bartolo
as Pagan Woman
Juan Serrano
as Cadaver judío (Extra)
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