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Agora

Alexandria, 391 AD: Hypatia teaches astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. Her student Orestes is in love with her, as is Davus, her personal slave. ...As the city's Christians, led by Ammonius and Cyril, gain political power, the institutions of learning may crumble along with the governance of slavery. Jump ahead 20 years: Orestes, the city's prefect, has an uneasy peace with Christians, led by Cyril. A group from the newly empowered Christians has now taken to enforce their cultural hegemony zealously; first they see the Jews as their obstacle, then nonbelievers. Hypatia has no interest in faith; she's concerned about the movement of celestial bodies and "the brotherhood of all". Although her former slave doesn't see it that way. Show More

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ned about the movement of celestial bodies and the truth of the universe. As tensions rise in the city, Hypatia finds herself caught in the middle of the religious conflict.

Agora is a historical drama set in Alexandria, Egypt in 391 AD. The movie revolves around the life of Hypatia, a renowned teacher of astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. Hypatia's teachings and ideas are admired by her students, including Orestes, the city's prefect, and her personal slave, Davus.

However, as the Christian community gains political power led by Ammonius and Cyril, the institutions of learning and ideals of freedom are threatened. The Christians begin to enforce their beliefs, targeting the Jews and nonbelievers. Hypatia, who has no interest in faith, becomes a target in this religious conflict.

The movie jumps ahead 20 years to depict the ongoing tension between the Christians and non-Christians in the city. Orestes, now the prefect of Alexandria, tries to maintain peace but faces resistance from the zealous Christians. Hypatia, dedicated to her studies and the pursuit of truth, finds herself embroiled in the escalating conflict.

Agora explores themes of religion, knowledge, and power. It highlights the struggle between intellectual freedom and religious dogma, with Hypatia as a symbol of enlightenment in a time of darkness. The movie is a thought-provoking and visually stunning exploration of a pivotal moment in human history.

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