Agora

Agora

Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar

Produced by Mod Producciones, Himenóptero

2009127 min7.0 / 10

A tragic historical drama exploring the collision of philosophy, faith, and forbidden love amid the violent upheaval of late-antique Alexandria.

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.

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  • Is Agora sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Agora one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Does Agora end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Agora scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Agora violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Agora easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Rarity93

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Love70

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