# Agora (2009)

> In late-antique Alexandria, an astronomer’s devotion to reason is tested by political religion, social upheaval, and the people who love her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15755

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
- Director: Alejandro Amenábar
- Cast: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom, Michael Lonsdale, Rupert Evans, Homayoun Ershadi, Sami Samir
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186830/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, cerebral, oppressive, historical film night, serious weekend viewing

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