directed by: Alejandro Amenábar, year: 2009
actors: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac

Agora is a historical drama film set in ancient Alexandria, Egypt, during the Roman Empire. It follows the story of Hypatia, a female philosopher and mathematician, as she navigates political and religious turmoil in a society that is increasingly hostile towards intellectual pursuits. The film explores themes of science, religion, and gender roles.

Hypatia, Astrophysics, Religious Conflict, Alexandria, Philosophy