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2009 · 127 min · PG-13

Agora

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar · Adventure, Drama, History

Agora (2009) is a Adventure film, directed by Alejandro Amenábar set in Alexandria during ancient times. It runs 127 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of faith / religion and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Dario Marianelli
Cinematography
Xavi Giménez
Cast
Rachel WeiszMax MinghellaOscar IsaacAshraf BarhomMichael LonsdaleRupert EvansHomayoun ErshadiSami Samir

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Alexandria
Setting
Urban
When
Ancient

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Faith / ReligionFreedom & Oppression
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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