Agora News

Full-Length Trailer of Rachel Weisz's 'Agora'

August 28, 2009 10:08:38

With the launching of "Agora" official site, a new full-length trailer for the historical drama comes out for viewing pleasure. Around two minutes long, this sneak peek highlights on the violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria, and Hypatia's effort to save the collected wisdom of the ancient world.

Set in fourth century Alexandria, this ancient Egyptian epic centers its story on the love of a slave named Davus for his master who is astrologer-philosopher known as Hypatia of Alexandria. While Davus is torn between his love for his mistress and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity, Hypatia fights to save the old world's wisdom from the religious riots sweeping the streets of Alexandria.

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Rachel Weisz-Starrer 'Agora' Gets International Teaser Trailer

February 23, 2009 04:02:55

The first teaser trailer of "Agora" has come out. Nearly two-minute long, this Spanish teaser is yet to include any dialog. Still, it displays much of the epic scenes, such as the uprising of Christianity, as well as a look into some of the characters in the historical drama, including Rachel Weisz's Hypatia of Alexandria.

Set in fourth century Alexandria, "Agora" centers its story on the love of a slave named Davus for his master who is astrologer-philosopher known as Hypatia of Alexandria. While Davus is torn between his love for his mistress and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity, Hypatia fights to save the old world's wisdom from the religious riots sweeping the streets of Alexandria.

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Rachel Weisz Becoming Astrologer in 'Agora'

March 14, 2008 01:03:27

The former "The Mummy" beauty Rachel Weisz has been tapped to star in an ancient Egyptian epic entitled "Agora". According to Variety, the 37-year-old actress is set to play Hypatia, an Alexandrian astrologer-philosopher struggling to save the collected wisdom of the ancient world.

In the movie by "Vanila Sky" writer Alejandro Amenabar, she will showcase her acting skill alongside Max Minghella, Richard Gere's co-star in "Bee Season". Additionally, the co-star of Hugh Grant in "About a Boy" will be portraying her character under the direction of Amenabar in the helmer's second English-language film following Nicole Kidman's "The Others".

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I had an important role in the making of the film so I KNOW it`s going to be extremely good

posted by Agora on Aug 28, 2008

And I'm fucking the director so I know it's going to be even more than extremely good.

posted by Mateo Gil on Jan 31, 2009

breath taking, extraordinary,a must see movie

posted by agora on Feb 25, 2009

the music gives me goose pimples

posted by agora on Feb 27, 2009

It looks WONDERFUL! Mateo Gil and Alejandro Amenabar have done their homework. As a student of late antiquity I recognize the places they've created: the Caesarium, the Serapeum, the Sun Gate — they're all there, beautifully realized — along with the characters from Hypatia's story. I can't wait to see this.

posted by Don Dixon on Mar 06, 2009

I do also know it'll be good. Did Amenabar composed the music as well?

posted by yeah on May 18, 2009

It should have won at cannes this year!!!

posted by maltser on May 25, 2009

hope to see this man back in malta alejandro with all his talent again in another movie been there doing leather work regards edward malta

posted by edward seychell on Jun 16, 2009

I am from spain so I could see the movie yesterday and i have to say that this film is an absolutely masterpiece about how the religion make people go crazy... breathtaking and the end just break my heart...

posted by Omar on Oct 11, 2009